SNL Online Required Technical Specifications
SNL Online courses are designed to make your online learning experience as rich and rewarding as possible. To best access and enjoy the podcasts, videos and interactive media in your course, you need to be able to install programs on your computer, and you'll need to have the following technical specifications wherever you plan to login.
Minimum |
Recommended* |
Internet Connection |
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Access to high-speed network connection (DSL or cable) |
Access to high-speed network connection (DSL cable, or fiber optics) |
IBM Compatible Computers |
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Pentium IV computer |
Dual Core computer |
Operating System: Windows XP |
Operating system: Vista |
Memory: 512 RAM |
Memory: 2 Gigabytes RAM |
Hard drive: 60 Gigabyte |
Hard drive: 120 Gigabyte |
Sound card and speakers |
Sound card and speakers |
Headset with microphone that plugs into your sound card (not a USB connection) |
Headset with microphone that plugs into your sound card (not a USB connection) |
Monitor with 1024 x 728 pixel resolution or better |
Monitor with 1024 x 728 pixel resolution or better |
Printer |
Color Printer |
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 |
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or Firefox 3 |
Macintosh Computers |
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Note that a few classes involve external software; these elements may not be supported by Macintosh systems. |
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Operating System: 10.0 |
Operating System: Leopard |
Internet Browser: Firefox 3 |
Internet Browser: Firefox 3 or Safari |
Other features comparable to above |
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* If you are purchasing a computer, we recommend these specifications.
The following are internet browsers NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED: AOL, Prodigy, CompuServe, Opera, or other ISP-provided browsers.