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	Install software to remove malware from your Windows computer.
Web Browser	Download and install FireFox, which is free from Mozilla, and then use it instead of Internet Explorer (IE). Note: IE is still required for some applications at Boston College and other sites on the web.	Download and install FireFox, which is free from Mozilla, and then use it as your primary web browser. Safari can also be used.

Important: These minimum computer requirements may change every year.