Apple Computer Requirements and Recommendations

You will need an up-to-date computer to make full use of UCSD ResNet's connection. Following are the system requirements and recommendations for Mac computers for the 2009-2010 school year.

Minimum Macintosh Requirements 2009-2010

Below are the minimum required specifications for any Macintosh computer to be used on the network. It is not recommended to use a computer on campus under these specifications.

NOTE: Computers that do not meet the minimum requirements will receive limited support.

  • PowerPC Processor
  • 512 MB RAM (1 GB Recommended)
  • 20 GB hard drive with at least 15% free space
  • 15" monitor (for desktop computers)
  • OS 10.5 or higher with the latest software updates
  • Ethernet adapter
  • Current firewall program
  • Current anti-virus software package
  • Current Internet Web browser

Recommended Macintosh Computers 2009-2010

For students who intend to keep a computer for four years without a major upgrade:

Desktop Computer Laptop Computer
Computer 20" iMac with 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor MacBook 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Operating System OS X Version 10.6, fully updated with firewall enabled OS X Version 10.6, fully updated with firewall enabled
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Hard Drive 320 GB 250 GB
Networking Hardware 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter 10/100/1000, 802.11 B/G/N
Software Current Microsoft Office Suite and anti-virus software package Current Microsoft Office Suite and anti-virus software package

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