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Minimum Hardware Requirements: 
- An IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium Processor 233 MHz or higher, and Window 9x, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or NT OR a Macintosh with Mac 7.5 or above.
- At least 100 MB of free HD space
- Some classes will require a CD-ROM with sound card
- A 3.5" High-Density floppy disk drive
- A 28.8 kbs modem, preferably a 56K modem. Broadband (such as DSL or Cable) a major plus.
- An Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP). Holmes will not provide an ISP for you at home, but all online students are welcome to use any of the public computers at any of our campuses.
- A current version Netscape or Internet Explorer that has Java and Javascript enabled, as well as cookies enabled. Blackboard recommends the following minimum requirements:
- Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or above
- Netscape 4.78 or above
- Javascript and Cookies must be enabled
- AOL's browser is incompatible with some Blackboard functions. The use of AOL's browser to take courses with the MSVCC is not recommended. AOL users may download Internet Explorer from Microsoft's website, or Netscape from the Netscape website, and use after they have connected to AOL. Click on the graphic below to go to the site where you may download these browsers, or order a CD.
- Students must have a valid, active email account, and email software (such as Outlook) that you know how to use.
- Students must be able to attach a document to an email, and able to receive an email with an attachment and know how to open it
- Students must meet any technology related prerequisites that exist for the specific course they wish to take. Some courses will require software beyond a web browser. For example, Microsoft Word is a common program required by some classes. Check the course detail form at the MSVCC course offerings website, or contact the instructor directly and ask for any specific software that will be required beyond a web browser.
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