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Distance Learning:
voice: 903-923-3302
fax: 903-935-5656
DL Contact:
Bryan Maertins
voice: 903-923-3302
Email: Bryan.Maertins@marshall.tstc.edu
VCT Contact:
Randy Wickersham
voice: 903-923-3307
Email: Randy.Wickersham@marshall.tstc.edu
Mailing Address:
Distance Learning
TSTC Marshall
P.O. Box 1269
Marshall, TX 75671
Location:
The Distance Learning office is located in the South
Building, Room 241
Office Hours:
M - F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat., Sun.: Closed
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Step Three: Review the List of Minimum Computer Requirements
Now that you have completed Step One and Step Two, you will need to know if your personal computer has the minimum hardware requirements for an online course. Review the list of requirements below. Your VCT online course may require additional hardware and software. You may also need software such an Office Suite. If you do not have access to a computer at home or work, TSTC Marshall has several open labs available for your use as a student. After completing this review you may continue on to Step Four: Student Services.
| PC |
MAC |
| Pentium-class PC or equivalent |
Power PC |
| 120MHz Pentium processor or better |
G3 processor or better |
32 megabytes of RAM
(128 or higher recommended) |
32 megabytes of RAM
(128 or higher recommended) |
| Windows 95 or Higher or Windows NT 4.0 |
O.S. 7.6.1 or later |
| Sound Card |
Sound Card |
640X480 256 color monitor or better
(800X600 Recommended) |
640X480 256 color monitor or better
(800X600 Recommended) |
| CD-ROM Drive |
CD-ROM Drive |
| Computer speakers |
Computer speakers |
| Printer |
Printer |
| 28.8 bps modem or higher, wireless, or Ethernet Internet Connection |
28.8 bps modem or higher, wireless, or Ethernet Internet Connection |
| An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Ethernet Internet connection |
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Ethernet Internet connection |
| Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or higher |
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or higher |
| Check with course instructor for any additional requirements |
Check with course instructor for any additional requirements |
Do you need help determining minimum hardware requirements?
When you turn on your computer, the operating system will display while the computer is starting up. Most PC/Windows computers use the Microsoft Windows operating system and Macintosh computers use a Macintosh operating system. Record the title and version of your operating system.
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PC |
MAC |
Memory
(RAM) |
- Click on the My Computer icon on the desktop.
- Click on Control Panel.
- Click on System.
- Under the heading "Computer," the kind of processor and the amount of RAM are listed.
- Record this information on the Your Computer Form.
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- Select Apple System Profiler from under the Apple menu (top left corner of your screen).
- Under "Memory overview," you will find the amount of RAM listed beside "Built-in memory."
- Record this information on the Your Computer Form.
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| Hard Drive Capacity |
- Click on My Computer.
- Position the mouse over C: and click the right button.
- Click on Properties.
- The hard drive capacity is listed here.
- Record the hard drive capacity on the Computer Facts Form.
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- Click on the hard drive icon on your desktop.
- Under the file menu select General Information from Get Info.
- The hard drive capacity is listed here.
- Record the hard drive capacity on the Your Computer Form.
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Display
(Monitor) |
- 640X480 256 color monitor or better
(800X600 Recommended) |
Computer Inventory Form
Answer all of the following questions about your computer: |
| What kind of computer do you have? |
PC/Windows, Macintosh, UNIX/Linux |
| What kind of processor do you have? |
Pentium 1, 2, 3,4 PowerMac Other |
| What operating system do you have? |
Windows 3.1, 9X, ME, 2K, NT, Mac OS 8.X or Higher, UNIX or Linux |
| How much Ram does your computer have? |
<64MB, 64MB-128MB, 128MB-256MB, <256MB |
| What is your hard drive capacity? |
<10GB, 10GB-20GB, >20GB |
| What speed is your modem? |
14K, 28K, 56K or Higher |
| What web browser and which version are you using? |
Internet Explorer 3, 4, 5.x, 6, Netscape 3, 4.x, 6, Other |
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