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Equipment Needs for WebCampus

For Both Internet and LiveNet Classes...

You will need:

  • A computer with minumum specifications shown in the box at left.
  • An Internet connection. Some courses may require a high speed connection (e.g., DSL, high speed wireless, or satellite)

To be sure your computer is ready for online courses, click on WebCampus, then click Browser Check at upper right of the WebCampus screen. This will determine whether you computer is properly equipped for Internet courses.

Additional Equipment Needs for LiveNet

Before the semester begins, click here to configure your computer for LiveNet.

You will also need a microphone headset, which you can check out from any GBC campus or arrange to have mailed to you by contacting the helpdesk.

Minimum Computing Requirements
  • Windows 98 or higher or Mac OSX or 10.2+
  • 256 Mbytes Ram
  • Internet Explorer 5.0+ or Netscape 7.0+ (with Java 1.5 or higher installed -- free download)
  • Good working condition (virus and spyware free)
  • No popup blockers installed, or popup blockers disabled.
  • QuickTime (a free download)

For a details about WebCampus and how it works, click here.

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