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Minimum Technical Standards

A valid SSC email address is mandatory. This can be forwarded to your personal email address, but it must be set up.

Minimum PC Specifications

  • Pentium M, Centrino or AMD processor (1.50ghz)
  • 30 GB HD
  • 512MB RAM
  • CD-RW/Floppy Drive or memory stick, and/or DVD Combo drive
  • Connection of at least 56K, Cable, DSL or wireless connection preferred
  • Minimum operating system of Windows XP
  • Antivirus software
  • Microsoft Office Profession is recommended

Individual courses may require specific software or hardware

Minimum Macintosh Specifications

  • 30 GB HD
  • Combo Drive
  • 512MB RAM
  • Connection of at least 56K, Cable, DSL or wireless connection preferred
  • Minimum operating system of 10.1
  • Antivirus software
  • OS X is recommended

Individual courses may require specific software or hardware

Additional Requirements

  • Web browser
    • View a list of supported browsers or run a browser check
    • Pop ups are used within WebCT. Your pop-up blocker must be turned off when you are in your course.
    • Some courses may require you to download RealPlayer (free version), Flash Player, QuickTime Player, or PowerPoint Viewer.
    • You should not use a beta or preview versions or a different web browser software. The web browser must allow session cookies from the domain salemstate.edu.
  • Word processing software that can save files in Microsoft® Word 6.0 or Rich Text Format (RTF).
  • Course specific software or hardware may be required. Check with your instructor for specifications.
  • You will find a printer helpful.

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