To participate in the Addiction Studies program, we recommend the following minimum platform. Please note
that not all items listed are required for all Addiction Studies courses.
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| Operating System | Windows 2000, ME, or XP
Macintosh OS X (10.2 or higher) |
| Processor | 500 MHz or higher |
| Memory | 128 MB of RAM |
| Hard Drive Space | 500 MB free disk space |
| Browser | Mac OS X: Firefox 1.0 or higher
Windows: Firefox 1.0 or higher Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled. Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows from Penn State web sites. Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript and caching, we do not recommend using Internet Explorer 6 as your browser. |
| Plug-ins | Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player [Download from Adobe] RealPlayer [Download from Real Networks] |
| Additional Software | Microsoft Office |
| Internet Connection | broadband (cable or DSL) connection required |
| Printer | graphics-capable printer |
| CD-ROM | required |
| Sound Card | required for some courses |
| Monitor | 15" Monitor (1024 x 768 resolution) |
| Additional Equipment | access to a video tape player |
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