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Technology Software Requirements

Our degree program will help you become proficient in the use of computer-based tools and resources that are important to information work of all kinds. In order to participate, however, you must have a minimum level of connectivity and computing capabilities outside the Department.

Software

The base recommended software includes:

1. Microsoft Windows XP Professional for the workstation operating system
2. Microsoft Office 2003/2007 Professional which includes Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
3. Web Browser's supported are:
   • Firefox 1.0, or higher
   • Internet Explorer 6.0, or higher
4. We also recommend a web page editing application such as Macromedia Dreamweaver
5. Adobe Acrobat for PDF document creation and editing

To verify that your web browser is compatible with WebCT and WebCT Vista, you need to go to the WebCT Resources page. Note that some courses require additional software, usually free plug-ins.

We also highly recommend the use of antivirus software on your system to prevent against the latest computer virus and Internet worm threats.

• McAfee VirusScan (downloadable free for currently enrolled students from the UNT HelpDesk - Student Section website with a UNT EUID and password)
• Symantec’s Norton AntiVirus
• F-Secure Anti-Virus

are some of the applications that provide solutions to keep your system updated with the latest virus signatures on a monthly, weekly or daily basis.

For More Information

You can also review the current computer hardware and software offerings available in the College of Information General Access Computer Lab.