Minimum Requirements
Hardware
To study or do work at the UW, you need a computer workstation with at least the minimum specifications listed. When you have the opportunity to upgrade check the Recommendations When Upgrading or Buying New
| COMPONENT | WINDOWS PC | MACINTOSH |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Pentium III 500 MHz (or equivalent) | PowerPC G3 500 MHz |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard Drive | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| CD-ROM Drive | 12x speed | 12x speed |
| Operating System | 2000/XP | OS 9.2 (OS X may be required to install new software) |
| Video Resolution | 1024 x 768 @ 256 colors | 1024 x 768 @ 256 colors |
| Monitor | 17", .26 dp | 17", .26 dp |
| Ethernet Card* | Card from 3Com, Intel, or other major manufacturer |
Built-in |
| Modem** | 56 kbps (V.90) | 56 kbps (V.90) |
*If computer will be using the Ethernet for
connecting.
**If computer will be using phone lines for
connecting.
Software
The UW Internet Connectivity Kit (UWICK) is a CD-ROM that contains the software you need for your initial work and study assignments at the university. The UWICK is available at the University Book Store and is recommended for its:
- Use with both Ethernet and phone connections
- Use with both Windows and Macintosh systems
- Secure telnet connectivity applications
- Anti-virus applications
- Choice of Web browsers and mail clients
- Built-in UW modem pool numbers
The following network software components are regarded as core software applications for studying and working at the UW and are available on the UWICK.
Since departments at the UW vary in what specific software they recommend and support, if you are faculty or staff, check with your departmental computing support before choosing software.
| APPLICATION | RECOMMENDATION | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| Any IMAP 4 compliant email program | PC-Pine, Outlook Express | |
| Web Browser | Any browser capable of Javascript, and CSS1 | Internet Explorer 5, Mozilla (You are encouraged to use recent browsers) |
