Spanish 2744 Spanish Culture and Civilization Computer and Software Requirements

Hardware and Operating System:

• You can use either a Macintosh or a PC:
  • OS 8.1 or higher is required for the Macintosh.
  • Windows95 or higher or WindowsNT 4.0 is required for the PC.

Software:

• You are required to have an active Virginia Tech PID.
• E-Mail: You are required to have a working e-mail account.
• Web Browser:
  • Windows users must have Netscape Navigator 4.08 (or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (or higher)
  • Macintosh users must have Netscape Navigator 4.08 (or higher). Microsoft Internet Explorer will NOT support all aspects of this course (specifically, the practice quizzes)
  • Netscape Navigator - click here to download the latest version for free.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer - click here to download the latest version for free.
• RealPlayer 6.0 or higher - Click here to download the latest version for free.

Modem / Internet Connection:

• We recommend that you use an internet connection that is 56K or faster (i.e., 56K modem, ISDN, T1, LAN, DSL, etc.). You can still successfully complete all aspects of this online course with a slower internet connection, but you may be hampered somewhat during the videolectures.

Please e-mail any questions or concerns you have to Dr. Folkart (jfolkart@vt.edu).