Information Technology Services

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
  • 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

 

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