Recommended Specifications for Buying a New Computer

for 2012

Already have a computer? Make sure it meets the minimum computer requirements.

Important: These recommended specifications may change every year.

	Windows	Mac
Operating System	Windows 7 with the latest operating system updates When are Windows "Home" versions not recommended at BC?	OS X (10.7) Lion
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: ww.bc.edu/epo.	Sophos Anti-Virus software Get free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus