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Getting Started with WebCT
Below you will find a list of system requirements
for beginning your online courses in WebCT at Missouri Western.
Hardware Requirements
Windows Users/IBM Compatible
Pentium Processor or better (Pentium 200 or better recommended)
32 MB RAM (64 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk drive with minimum of 100 MB free (500 MB or
higher free space recommended)
28.8 baud modem (56k or higher recommended)
Apple Users
Macintosh Power PC Processor (166MHz or better recommended)
32 MB RAM (64 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk drive with minimum of 100 MB free (500 MB or
higher free space recommended)
28.8 baud modem (56k or higher recommended)
Web Access
You will need to be able to reach the World Wide Web,
either through a network at your place of business, a public
library, or through a modem connection from home. The modem
should be at least 28.8 kbps. If you can, use an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) that has a local access number so that you can
avoid long distance charges. You can also inquire about cable
modem or DSL service from your respective cable and phone companies.
Software Requirements
The operating system and browser that you use are important.
WebCT supports the following operating systems and web
browsers:
Windows Users/IBM Compatible
Microsoft Windows 98, 2nd edition /2000/XP operating systems
software:
- Netscape® Navigator® 6.2.x and 7.0 browsers
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer 5.5 SP1 is not supported
- AOL® 7.0 and 8.0 browsers
Apple Users
Macintosh OS 9.x operating system software:
- Netscape Navigator 6.2.x, browsers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 browsers
Macintosh OS v.10.1.x operating system software:
- Netscape Navigator 6.2.x and 7.0 browsers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 and 5.2 browsers
- AOL for Macintosh OS X browsers
Macintosh OS v.10.2.x operating system software:
- Netscape Navigator 6.2.x and 7.0 browsers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2 browser
- AOL for Macintosh OS X browsers
If you don't have Internet Explorer or Netscape, you can
download them by clicking the images below.
In order to use all of WebCT's tools, WebCT requires a browser
that has Java, Javascript, cascading style sheets (css),
and cookies enabled. These options need to be set in your
browser. See the Student FAQs page for instructions.
Ad Pop-up Blockers
You must disable any pop-up blockers that you may have installed
on your system before using WebCT. These software
applications will prevent WebCT from operating correctly. Contact
your ISP or computer manufacturer for instructions on disabling
these software applications if you think you might have
them installed.
Anti-Virus Software
Quality virus protection software is required.
This software is especially critical if you are accessing
coursework from a computer on a network that is not protected
by regularly updated virus-protection software. Virus protection
software provides computer systems protection against potentially
damaging computer viruses. New viruses appear on a frequent
basis; keep your virus protection software current by installing
upgrades as they become available.
Your Internet service provider can give you a recommendation
on the software that may work best for you, or do a web search
on computer virus software for a list of virus protection
products.
PDF Viewer - Adobe Acrobat Reader
Some instructors will ask you to read information contained
in a PDF document. You will then need software that is
capable of viewing PDF documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader
is one of the most widely used PDF document readers. You
may download Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking
here.
Word Processor
You will also need word processing software for composing
documents. While we highly recommend using Microsoft Word,
you may also use another software package, such as WordPerfect
or Microsoft Works. The important thing to remember when
using something other than Microsoft Word is to save your
files as rich text format (RTF). Saving files as RTF will
ensure that your instructor can open them regardless of
the word processor you used to create them. |
