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

• 1 Gigahertz CPU (733
• Megahertz for laptops)
• Licensed and Copy of Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Home, Corporate, or Professional Edition)
• 128 Megabytes of RAM for Windows 2000 or 256 Megabytes of Ram for Windows XP (64 or 128 Megabytes for Laptops)
• 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 Processor or Greater
• Mac OS X
• 256 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)