The following are the minimal computer requirements for taking online classes from MSU-Bottineau.

1. An Internet service provider (ISP)

2. One e-mail account at which you can receive important messages regarding your courses

3. A WebCT compatible browser. To check which browser your computer is using, use the Tune Up Your Browser site.

Supported Browsers for Windows
WebCT 4.1 Supported Browsers Microsoft IE 5.0, 5.5., 6.0, 7 Netscape 6.2.x, 7.0, 7.1 AOL 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Mozilla 1.5, 1.6 Unsupported Browsers Microsoft IE 4.0, 5.5 SP1 Netscape 4.7x to 4.8, 6.0, 6.1 AOL 3.0 and earlier	WebCT 6.0 Supported Browsers Microsoft IE 6.0 SP1, 6.0 SP2 (XP SP2);7 Netscape 7.2 AOL 9 Mozilla 1.7 Firefox 1.0 and 1.5 Unsupported Browsers Netscape 8 Mozilla 1.5 and 1.6
Supported Browsers for Mac
WebCT 4.1 Supported Browsers Microsoft IE 5.1(OS 9.x and OS X 10.1) and 5.2(OS X 10.1, 10.2, 10,3) Netscape 6.2x (OS 9.x and OS X), 7.0 and 7.1 (OS X) AOL OS X Mozilla 1.5, 1.6 (OS X) Safari 1.2 Unsupported Browsers Netscape 4.7x to 4.8 and 6.1	WebCT 6.0 Supported Browsers Mozilla 1.7 (OS X only) Firefox 1.0 (OS X only) Safari 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 (OS X only) Unsupported Browsers Browsers running under Mac OS 9 and earlier, Firefox 1.5, and Mozilla 1.5 and 1.6.

4. PC 1.2 GHz or greater (Intel Pentium or Celeron, or AMD Athlon processors

5. Windows 98, 2000, XP Pro or Home, Vista

6. 512 MB RAM or greater

7. 8 GB hard drive or larger

8. 56.6 kbs modem, DSL, or cable

9. 800 x 600 or greater video resolution and 256 color

10. For all browsers, JavaScript must be installed and enabled.

11. Some courses may require special software. Please refer to the course information page for that information.

 

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