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Computer Recommendations
While not a campus-wide requrement, many students consider having a personal computer extremely helpful in completing coursework and utilizing the university's online services. Some academic departments have specific technological requirements for students. See http://www.olemiss.edu/online/specs for more information.
The following systems are meant to be guidelines for purchasing new systems. For questions about how well your current system will work, call the IT Helpdesk at (662) 915-5222.
PC Recommended Systems
Laptop
| Processor Speed: | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| RAM: | 1 GB recommended |
| Video Card: | 64MB recommended |
| Monitor: | 14" Active Matrix |
| Hard Drive: | 80 GB or larger recommended |
| CD-ROM Drive: | DVD±RW/CDRW |
| Additional Storage: | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System: | Windows XP Professional or Vista Business |
| Battery: | Lithium-Ion |
| Network Card: | 10/100 Wired Ethernet Card |
| Wireless: | Wireless 802.11 b/802.11 g NIC (Optional) |
| Software: | Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007(e-academy) |
| | Symantec Anti-Virus Free
Download) Login requires UM WebID |
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Desktop
| Processor Speed: | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| RAM: | 1 GB recommended |
| Video Card: | Minimum 64 MB recommended |
| Monitor: | 17" Monitor |
| Hard Drive: | 160 GB |
| CD-ROM Drive: | DVD±R/W/CD-RW |
| Sound Card: | SoundBlaster compatible w/speakers |
| Network Card: | 10/100 Wired Ethernet Card |
| Additional Storage: | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System: | Windows® XP Professional or Vista Business |
| Software: | Microsoft Office Professional
Plus 2007 (e-academy) |
| | Symantec Anti-Virus Free Download)
Login requires UM WebID |
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Apple Recommended Systems
Laptop
| Processor Speed: | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| RAM: | 2 GB RAM |
| Display: | 13" Display |
| Hard Drive: | 160 GB |
| CD-ROM Drive: | SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
| Wireless Networking: | AirPort Extreme built-in |
| Additional Storage: | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System: | MacOS X |
| Software: | Microsoft Office 2008 (e-academy) Login requires UM WebID |
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Desktop
| Processor Speed: | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| RAM: | 1 GB RAM |
| Display: | 20" Widescreen LCD |
| Hard Drive: | 250 GB |
| CD-ROM Drive: | SuperDrive
(DVD±RW/CD-RW) Drive |
| Additional Storage: | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System: | MacOS X |
| Software: |
Microsoft Office 2008 (e-academy) Login requires UM WebID |
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