Computer Specifications for 2008/2009
For instructions on how to check your current computer's specifications,
click here.
For additional information on computer specifications for ResNet at Saint Mary's,
please review
A Student's Guide for Bringing a Computer to Saint Mary's College
Recommended Configuration for Macs:
- Mac OS X version 10.4 or later
- G4 or G5 processor (includes iBooks, PowerBooks, and older iMacs)
or an Intel Core Duo processor (includes current MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and
iMacs)
- At least 1GB RAM, 2GB RAM preferred
- 60 GB hard drive or larger
Recommended Configuration for Windows:
- Windows XP Professional Edition
or Windows Vista Business Edition
or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
- 2.8 GHz Pentium IV processor or better
or an Intel Core Duo processor for desktop computers
- 1.5 GHz Pentium M processor or better
or an Intel Core Duo processor for notebook computers
- At least 1GB of RAM, 2GB RAM preferred
- 60GB hard drive or larger
Recommended Software:
Saint Mary's College has had a Microsoft Campus Agreement since the fall of 2007.
This
agreement allows students to purchase a single copy of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Edition Upgrade, Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows, and Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
for only $10 each! This software will be available to
all students beginning with Orientation Weekend in August. More details are available
in our downloadable file
Licensing information for the new Saint Mary's College
Microsoft Campus Agreement for students
- Microsoft Office 2008 (for Mac OS X)
- Microsoft Office 2007 (for Windows XP and Windows Vista)
- Microsoft Office 2004 (for Mac OS X)
- Microsoft Office 2003 (for Windows XP and Windows Vista)
Our recommended specifications for all computers include:
- Ethernet cable (UTP, 10-Base-T, RJ-45 connector)
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM ("Combo") drive or CD-RW/DVD burner ("Superdrive")
- Built-in 100Base-T Ethernet (including 10/100 and 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet)
- An 802.11b or 802.11g compatible (including 802.11n) wireless network card
- Inkjet printer
Please note:
Saint Mary's College does not support Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Media Center Edition, Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, or Windows Vista Home Premium Edition.
Please do not bring these operating systems to campus.
These operating systems will prevent students from accessing and installing major
components of the Saint Mary's College network, including personal network drives,
course-related software, and the virus-protection software provided to all students.
Students bringing computers with unsupported operating systems to campus will be
required to upgrade their operating systems before connecting to ResNet.
If you already own a computer that meets the minimum specifications listed below, it should connect to the campus network.
- A Macintosh computer with a G4 processor running Mac OS X version 10.2, at least 512MB of
RAM, a 20 GB hard drive, and an installed 10/100Base-T Ethernet card meets the minimum
requirements need to connect to our network.
- A computer with Windows XP Professional Edition, a 1.5MHz processor, at least 512MB of
RAM, a 20 GB hard drive, and an installed 10/100Base-T Ethernet card meets the minimum
requirements need to connect to our network.
Computers meeting the above minimum requirements may connect to our network, but may not be able to run all of the course-related software provided or access all of the networked College systems. Computers meeting the minimum specifications will most likely not meet a student's needs beyond two years.
If your computer does not meet these minimum specifications, you may need to upgrade its components for campus and network compatibility and maximum performance or purchase a new computer.
Last Modified June 6, 2008
