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Recommended Computer System Specifications for College Students
Recommended Vendors:
Sony
IBM
Dell (HP/Compaq/Gateway are similar)
Operating Systems (stable):
Windows XP Professional/Home
OS X
Slackware 10.1
FreeBSD
Debian
Operating Systems (easy to use):
Windows XP Professional/Home
OS X
Mandrake 10.1
Fedora Core
Knoppix
Desktop:
Intel Pentium 2.5ghz+ OR AMD 2500+
512+ mb ram
40 gb hard drive SATA (7200 rpms)
17" flat panel
10/100 ethernet nic
64 mb video card
DVD ROM and CDRW drives
Laptop:
Intel Pentium 2.5ghz+ OR AMD 2500+
512+ mb ram
40 gb hard drive (5400 rpms)
10/100 ethernet nic AND integrated wireless
64 mb video card
DVD ROM AND CDRW
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