Minimum Requirements

A PC (Windows) computer connecting to OspreyNet should have:

  • Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or equivalent
  • Windows XP with SP2
  • 512 Megabytes of RAM
  • 20 Gigabyte Hard Drive
  • USB port(s)
  • CDROM Drive
  • 10/100 Ethernet Adapter for Ospreynet
  • Up-to-Date Virus Protection Software (Provided for Free to Ospreynet
  • Users in University Housing

 

A Macintosh computer connecting to OspreyNet should have:

  • G4 running at 1.0 GHz or greater
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • 512 Megabytes of Memory
  • 20 gigabyte hard drive
  • 10/100 Ethernet Adapter for Ospreynet

 

These useful additional accessories are recommended, not required:

  • Wireless Card for Laptops (802.11G)
  • Personal Printer
  • USB Key for storing and transporting files
  • Student Copy of Microsoft Office (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint)