Technical Requirements for eLine

Because the eLine delivery system is entirely online, meeting the technical requirements is rather important. Fear not, however, you will not need to have the latest high-end computer. A modest home computer with access to the Internet will do just fine.

Below is a detailed list of technical requirements for eLine, as well as links to sites and utilities to help ensure you have the equipment and software you will need.

Hardware and Software Requirements

• PC running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP (a Pentium or equivalent processor at 166 MHz or better) or a Macintosh system 7.5 or better.
• 32 Mb RAM (64 Mb highly recommended) and at least 50 Mb of available disk space for assignments.
• A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet at a speed of at least 28.8 kbps (56K or better highly recommended).
• An ISP (Internet Service Provider). Users of AOL need to use Netscape or Internet Explorer as their browser rather than the built in browser at AOL. Just sign on to AOL, minimize the AOL welcome screen, and open Netscape or Internet Explorer. Both of these browsers are available through free downloads.
  Click here to download Netscape.
  Click here to download Internet Explorer.
• Netscape 4.05 to 4.7x or MS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Please do not use Netscape version 6 as it does not work well with our online courses.
• A sound card and speakers are required for some courses.
  Current virus software must be installed and kept up to date.

Some classes may have specific class requirements for additional software. Usually these are common office applications or browser plug-ins.

WebCT Browser Tune-up
WebCT is the software used to deliver the eLine courses. Be sure your browser is prepared to display information from WebCT properly with this easy to use tool. You will also find links to relevant browser plug-ins in the Browser Tune-up.

Visit the eLine FAQ for more information.