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All IMBA students must have a notebook PC. The computing environment in the Moore School
includes the use of Microsoft Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office 2007.
For students who already have a notebook PC, the machine must be operating Windows Vista or XP, be able to use a wireless network card (802.11B/G standard), and have Microsoft Office 2007. (The Office Suite should contain at least Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some IT and Accounting electives may require Access.) A functioning notebook PC meeting these requirements will be sufficient.
If you are going to purchase a new notebook PC, we suggest buying one of the following brands:
A new notebook PC (non-Apple) should have the following minimum specifications:
The Apple notebook PC should have the following specifications:
For students who already have a notebook PC, the machine must be operating Windows Vista or XP, be able to use a wireless network card (802.11B/G standard), and have Microsoft Office 2007. (The Office Suite should contain at least Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some IT and Accounting electives may require Access.) A functioning notebook PC meeting these requirements will be sufficient.
If you are going to purchase a new notebook PC, we suggest buying one of the following brands:
- Dell
- Apple (see separate specifications below)
A new notebook PC (non-Apple) should have the following minimum specifications:
- Dual Core Pentium or AMD processor
- Windows XP operating system or Vista operating system
- 2 GB RAM or greater
- 80 GB Hard Drive (160 GB or greater recommended)
- Wired Ethernet Connectivity
- Wireless Card (802.11b/g standard)
- DVD+RW
- Microsoft Office
- A modem may be needed if the student intends to use a dial-up Internet Service provider; however, a high speed Internet connection is highly recommended.
- Service warranties are recommended since the Moore School does not provide service for student computers. Extended three year service agreements are highly recommended.
- Academic discounts are available for software purchases. The University of South Carolina Bookstore and Compusult offer student discounts. The University of South Carolina's Technology Services Software Division offers software to the University community. Educational discounts are available on some software packages to actively enrolled students.
The Apple notebook PC should have the following specifications:
- MacBook Pro
- Windows Vista operating system with Parallels or Boot Camp software
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows
- 4GB RAM