Technology Information

Please note: You must have an active, functional email account with an appropriate email address that will handle file attachments of significant size. The following are the minimum hardware and software configurations required for C-FB vCampus courses.

Windows Computer: 
     
Pentium Processor and Windows 98SE or higher

Macintosh Computer:    

Power PC Processor and System 9.0 or higher

All Computers:        * 128 MB RAM

                                    * Color monitor (16 bit, 800 X 600 resolution).

                                    * 8x or faster CD-ROM drive.

                                    * Keyboard and mouse.

                                    * Direct connection or 56 bps modem with Internet access.

                                    * Sound card and speakers.

                                    * Hard disk with at least 40 MB available.

                                    * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and course-specific plug-ins for the browsers. Macintosh users
                                       may use Safari or IE 5.5 or higher.

                                    * Microphone for Language courses.
 
                                    * Microsoft® Word 2000 or higher.

                                    * A printer is recommended and will enhance your experience in a C-FB vCampus course.

 Basic Computer Skills
:   
Basic computer skills are necessary to progress normally through online courses. It is not necessary to be an expert, but a student should know how to use a mouse and keyboard, launch a browser, get online and to the Internet, send and receive email. Helpdesk support is provided for all courses from  our content  providers.

 Pop up Blocker

 A pop up blocker is a type of software that improves browser performance and usability by suppressing the download and display of banner ads, JavaScript prompts, or popup windows. Depending on the popup blocker and its settings, it may stop legitimate windows, including class.com’s CD prompt, from launching.

Many programs have flexible settings, and some even have the ability to exempt popup windows from particular sites. The first troubleshooting step is to try and exempt the course server within the popup blocker. If that’s not possible, disable the application while you’re working in the courses. If it becomes enough of a problem with enough sites, consider installing the popup blocker and trying another version that’s more flexible.

Visit http://www.earthlink.net/home/software/popupblocker/totalaccessdownload/
for more information.

Please note: You must have an active, functional email account with an appropriate email address that will handle file attachments of significant size. The following are the minimum hardware and software configurations required for C-FB vCampus courses