Technology Requirements

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Software and Hardware Requirements. In order to attend classes at JIU’s online campus, you must have access to the following computer hardware and software:

PC Requirements

Minimum:

Recommended:
Operating System • Windows 98 • Windows XP
Processor •250 mHz Processor •400 mHz Processor
RAM • 64 MB of RAM • 128 MB of RAM or above
Storage   • 4 GB or better
Monitor • 15" VGA
• High color (16 bit)
• 800 X 600 Resolution
 • 17" SVGA Monitor
• True color (24 bit)
• 1024 X 768 Resolution or better
Internet Connection • 56K Modem
 • Broadband
Browser
(only 1 needed)		 • Internet Explorer 5.5
   Service Pack 2
• Firefox 1.0		 • Internet Explorer 6.0
• Firefox 1.0.X
Note: Browser versions that are higher than the versions listed are not supported.
Software Word Processor
 MS Word 2000 or 2002
Plugins • Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher
• Macromedia Flash Player 8.X
• RealPlayer 10.X (Look for the link titled "Download Free RealPlayer")
• WindowsMedia Player
  
Peripherals • CD-ROM
• Sound Card
• Printer		  
Other • Cookies must be allowed in your browser  

JIU Browser Checker

An easy way to check your browser and plugins is to use the JIU Browser Checker, an application that will automatically check to determine whether your browser and plugins meet the requirements for JIU courses.

Additional Requirements

Certain courses have additional software or hardware requirements. Specific information may be found on the individual course page within the "Requirements" section.