Information Technology Services

Minimum Computer Requirements at Boston College

for 2012

Windows note: When are Windows "Home" versions not recommended at BC?

 

Windows

Mac
Networking
  • For BC wireless network access: A wireless 802.11a/g/n-compliant network card (with Windows software)
  • For BC wired network (Ethernet) access: 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet card and Ethernet cable
  • For BC wireless network access: AirPort wireless network card
    or a wireless 802.11a/g/n-compliant network card (with Mac software)
  • For BC wired network (Ethernet) access: 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet card and Ethernet cable
Anti-Virus Protection
  • Make sure to install BC's version of Anti-Virus software (McAfee Enterprise) before you get to campus. If you do not install the BC Anti-Virus software on your computer, your network access may be discontinued until you do so. Get the free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus
  • If you have a Windows computer, make sure to install ePO. Get it free from BC: www.bc.edu/epo.
  • Sophos Anti-Virus software
    Get free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus
Anti-Malware Protection

 
Web Browser

 

Important: These minimum computer requirements may change every year.

 

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