Computer Recommendations

PC Hardware - Desktop System or Notebook Computer

• Pentium IV
• 1.7 GHz processor
• 1 GB memory
• 60 Gig Hard Drive
• CD/DVD R-W drive
• Wireless capability
• Monitor
• High-speed Internet Connection (DSL or Cable Modem
• USB Flash Drive (highly recommended!)

PC (Windows-based) Software

• XP Professional or Vista
• Acrobat Reader 7.0
• Microsoft Office 2007, (Includes Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Web Browser (Internet Explorer 7 or newer recommended)
• E-mail client capable of sending and receiving attachments
• Current virus scan program

Macintosh Hardware - Desktop System or Notebook Computer

• iMac, iBook
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 10 GB or larger Hard Drive
• USB Flash Drive (highly recommended!)
• High-speed Internet Connection (DSL or Cable Modem)

Macintosh Software

• Operating System 10.2 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2001, X, 2004, or 2008 (Includes Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Web Browser (Internet Explorer latest version or Safari recommmended)
• Acrobat Reader latest version
• E-mail client capable of sending and receiving attachments
• Current virus scan program

Software Purchasing

The Microsoft Academic Student Select program in cooperation with the e-Academy provides current WSU students the ability to purchase a limited selection of Microsoft products at deeply discounted prices. You will need your WSU Network ID to purchase these programs. Available Software Titles include:

Microsoft Office Pro 2007
Microsoft Office Standard 2007
Windows XP Pro
Windows Vista
Microsoft Office 2008 Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 Mac

infotech.wsu.edu/itroot/services/studentselect.htm