Computer Requirements

The following are the minimum computer requirements necessary for the best webcast experience:

If you already have a computer the minimum computer requirements are:

• Windows environment -98, Millennium, 2000, or XP
• Screen resolution of 800 X 600
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0* web browser
• Windows Media Video Player 6.4 or above
• 56K dialup or broadband connection [Regarding Internet connection—broadband or cable modem is preferred.]
• Active scripts must be enabled within browser
• *Run ActiveX controls and plugins must be enabled within browser

If you are buying a new computer we recommend the following minimum configuration

• Pentium 4 processor, 2GHz or better
• 256 MB Ram or greater
• 64 MB Video graphics card for desktop computer or 8 MB video graphics for laptop
• Sound blaster sound card / Speakers for desktop, use integrated sound/speakers for laptop
• 40 GB hard drive
• USB ports (version 2.0 preferred) (Desktop should have 4 ports, laptop should have 2 ports minimum)
• Standard keyboard / mouse
• 10/100 Ethernet card (for DSL, Cable modem, or LAN connection)
• 56 K modem (for dialup connection)
• MS Office XP (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• 15" XGA color display (1024 x 768) for desktop, laptop should have minimum of 13.1" color TFT display
• CD-RW(consider DVD/CD-RW combo for laptop)