500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended) 1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card Windows 2000, XP or later MAC Compatible Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+ Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback Browser JavaScript must be enabled