Technical Requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements
for Plug-ins and Web Browsers
Technical Requirements
CCCOnline delivers its courses on the WebCT course management
platform. In order for you to get the most out of the courses, the
browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) you are using needs
to be configured to be compatible with the WebCT system. Click on
the WebCT
Browser Diagnostics page to run a quick check of your browser to
make sure it works optimally with WebCT.
ISP
If you plan to access CCCOnline courses from your home, you must
have an active account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
You may use either an IBM-compatible PC or Apple/Macintosh computer
for your online studies. The following are the recommended minimum
computer system requirements.
IBM-compatible PC
- Pentium II processor, AMD K6 or higher processor recommended.
- Operating System: Windows 98, NT 4, 2000, or XP.
Depending on your Operating System (OS), you will need 96 Megabytes
of RAM (128 Megabytes or higher is recommended for a higher level
OS)
- Connection: 56 K (or faster) Modem Internet connection through
an account on an ISP, or DSL or cable broadband connection. Slower
speeds will work but it will take you much more time to do your
coursework.
- Please note that your connection to the Internet must not initiate
from behind a firewall, unless the firewall is configured to access
our server. In some cases, you may have to turn off your firewall
while doing your work if it cannot be configured properly.
- 3.5 inch diskette drive / CD-ROM / Hard drive (Floppy diskettes
or CDs may come with some textbooks)
- Optional - Full Duplex Sound card with speakers/headphones
and microphone (required in some courses)
- SVGA (800x600) or higher display
Macintosh
- PowerPC 120 Mhz processor or higher, G3 processor
recommended.
Note: If you have an older Macintosh, you can check the Apple
Product Info Archive to see what processor your Macintosh
has.
- 9.0 or higher operating system
- 64 Megabytes of RAM (or higher)
- Full Duplex Sound with a microphone
- Connection: 56 K (or faster) Modem Internet connection
through an account on an ISP, or DSL or cable broadband connection.
Slower speeds will work but it will take you much more time to
do your coursework.
- Please note that your connection to the Internet must not initiate
from behind a firewall, unless the firewall is configured to access
our server. In some cases, you may have to turn off the firewall
while doing your work if it cannot be configured properly.
- 3.5 inch diskette drive / CD-ROM / Hard drive (Floppy diskettes
or CDs may come with some textbooks)
- 800x600 or higher display resolution, thousands
of colors.
Software
- See WebCT
Browser Tune-up for supported browsers for WebCT version 4.1
- Suggested: Microsoft Office 2000 (or newer).
If you use other "Office" type programs, please note
that some instructors may require you to convert your files to
a MS-Office compatible format (generally rtf or txt files) for
online submission.
Plug-ins
Some courses have audio, video and/or animation elements. Your
computer will need special "plug-ins" for these files
to work. Included below on this page are links to the most commonly
used "plug-ins." All of these "plug-ins" can
be downloaded free of charge.
Flash Player
Many courses have interactive exercises or tutorials to help your
understanding of course material. It is important that you have
the most recent version of the Macromedia
Flash Player so you can view these files. Click on the link
for your free download.
QuickTime
QuickTime is a common plug-in that supports several digital media
capabilities and components for audio, video and graphic images.
QuickTime
Download Center
RealPlayer
RealPlayer lets you play streaming audio, video, animations, and
multimedia presentations on the web. RealPlayer
Download Center
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