Computer Specifications

To participate in IBDE, students must have a computer that meets the following requirements:

AMD or Intel processor with CPU speed of 2.0 GHz or more
Windows XP with Service Pack 3: 1 GB of RAM
OR
Windows Vista: 2 GB of RAM
(Please note that Windows 7 is currently under review. We do not support Mac operating system at this time.)
Note on RAM: Less RAM will result in students experiencing increased frustration levels due to longer load times and the inability to have numerous programs and software running concurrently especially with regard to any graphics editing programs.
1.5 GB of available hard disk space (minimum) + more than 1/2 of your C: drive available
Video card with support for DirectX 9 graphics and minimum 64 MB dedicated video RAM
Colour Monitor 17” (19” better) with Super VGA 1024x768 or greater resolution
DVD drive
Headset with microphone to participate in LIVE online classroom sessions
Internet connection: high speed or cable connection
(On dial up? Please contact us.) Dial-up connections will result in difficulty partaking in LIVE class Elluminate sessions as well as receiving online remote assistance from instructors and downloading various programs and zip files.