School of Art and Art History

Recommended:

• Operating System: Macintosh OS 10.3 or above

• Software: Microsoft Office 2004 Professional for MAC (DU Bookstore sells for $69) Virtual PC for MAC (Windows XP Emulation software)

• Processor Speed: 1.0 Ghz

• Memory: 512 MB RAM (Capability to upgrade to 2.0 GB RAM)

• Hard Drive: 40 GB

• Optical Storage Drive: CD-ROM 24x (CDRW Recommended for Data Backup)

• Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Mbps

• Warranty: 4 year parts and labor (on-site and accidental care recommended)

• Ethernet cable: These are required for wired connections on campus. They can be bought at the bookstore. Please bring your cable to your laptop configuration session during orientation.

Optional:

• Wireless integrated 802.11 b/g standard or Airport 802.11 b/g

• Modem 56k

• USB Flash Memory Storage Devices are strongly recommended

• Insurance: Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard. contact Safeware Insurance at 1-800-800-1492 or visit their website at www.safeware.com

If you have any questions about the Art School's laptop requirements, please contact:
Professor Rafael Fajardo
Telephone: 303.871.3265
E-mail:  rfajardo@du.edu