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Minimum Computer Requirements for Fall 2008 COE Sophomores

Items Desktop Computer Laptop Computer
CPU 800 MHz Intel Compatible 800 MHz Intel Compatible
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Hard Drive 60 GB 60 GB
DVD/CDRW with software MPEGII support 24X or faster 24X or faster
Internet Access Required Required
  Wired Network See footnote1 Integrated 10 base-T network capability
  Wireless Network   802.11b wireless network capability2
USB One USB port required One USB port required
Operating System Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista3 Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista3
Office Office 2003 Professional4 Office 2003 Professional4

Footnotes

  1. Most new computers have built-in Ethernet networking capabilities. If your computer does not, we suggest that you purchase a network card. These cards are available from a variety of sources including the UT Computer Store. More information is available at the Office of Information Technology wireless information web site. Contact the help desk at 865-974-9900 or helpdesk@utk.edu.
  2. Most new laptops have wireless network capability built in. If yours does not, you will need a USB or PCMCIA wireless network card compatible with your computer.
  3. Windows XP Home Edition is not compatible with some programs used at UT.
  4. Students may purchase the student version of Office 2003 from the UT Computer Store for $75. This is significantly less than you would pay elsewhere.