This series of pages will test to see if you have the right kind of browser
to run our instructional software.
For Nursing, we recommend the minimum platform listed
below. Please note that these requirements are based on the most current information
we have. These requirements may change as we add multimedia to our courses.
| RN to BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) | |
| 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] |
| Additional Software | Microsoft Office |
| Internet Connection | broadband (cable or DSL) connection required |
| CD-ROM | required |
| Sound Card | required for some courses |
| Printer | graphics-capable printer |
| Monitor | 15" monitor (1024 x 768 resolution) |
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