| Computer Requirements |
Internet Connection
Apostolic Christian College and its technical support staff strongly recommends a broadband (cable modem or DSL) Internet connection. While not required, subscribing to a broadband connection may be the most important investment learners can make to improve their online learning experience.
| All Learners | Minimum | Recommended |
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| Internet Connection** | 56KB modem | Broadband (cable or DSL) |
| Email Capabilities |
Email client
Unique email address
in a family or company) |
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| Hardware* | 20 GB of hard disk space | 30 GB of hard disk space |
| Software* |
MS Word 98 or higher MS Word 2000 or higher |
MS Office 2004 MS Office 2003 AntiVirus Software |
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| Peripherals |
display capable of 1024x768 pixel resolution |
Video card and monitor display capable of 1024x768 pixel resolution |
* Specific courses or programs may have additional requirements. Pop-up blockers will impede the ability to use ACC’s online resources.
** Courses requiring the use of a webcam or headset will require a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 256kbps upload and 512kbps download.
| PC+ | Minimum | Recommended |
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| Processor | 1 GHz | 2 GHz |
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Windows XP Home/Pro/Vista |
| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Browser ++ (only 1 needed) |
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| Macintosh+ | Minimum | Recommended |
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| Processor | G3 800 MHz | G4 1.25 GHz |
| Operating System | OS X (10.3) | OS X (10.5) |
| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Browser (only 1 needed) |
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+ ACC recommends that new learners use or purchase a computer with the recommended standards listed above at the beginning of their program and review these technical standards on a regular basis.
Information Technology courses also require:
- Windows XP Pro, Vista Business, or Vista Home Premium for IIS functionality • 30GB of free hard disk space
- Macintosh users will need Virtual PC and Windows XP Pro or later • 1GB or greater of RAM highly recommended
- Backup storage device.
Adobe Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Macintosh and Safari are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Visio, Internet Explorer, and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Symantec Norton AntiVirus software is a registered trademark of Symantec
Corporation.
Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Corporation.
Netscape is a registered trademark of AOL Corporation.
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