Recommended Configuration for Students If you are purchasing a new Windows compatible computer, you will want a model at least as capable as the following:
Pentium processor, 1.66 GHz or faster
2 GB memory
80 GB or larger hard disk
Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
Integrated Ethernet card
CD/DVD or better optical drive
Internet Explorer 7.0 and/or Firefox 3.0+
Microsoft Office 2007 (recommended)
We also encourage purchase of a USB external hard drive for backups and purchase of a flash drive for portable documents.
Wireless Network Access Students who choose a laptop computer may want to add a wireless network card to the above configuration for wireless access to the campus network. With a laptop computer, an appropriate operating system (as recommended above), and wireless network capability (802.11g wireless protocol) users will have access to the Internet, library materials, and other services with no wires attached in many campus locations, including the Library, Old Main, Student Center and many residence halls.