Misericordia University Online Learning Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | Notes | |
| Internet Connection Speed | 56K Dialup | Broadband (DSL, Cable, T1) | Broadband minimum if instructor plans heavy use of Wimba or videos. |
| Audio/Visual Hardware | Soundcard w/mic and speakers | headset, webcam | Headset minimizes echo and feedback in Wimba |
| Windows Operating System | XP | 7 | (Vista should work) |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel or AMD | Intel® Core™2 Duo 3 GHz | |
| RAM | 1GB | 3GB | |
| Browsers | Firefox 3.6 | Firefox (latest) | Not Supported: AOL, Opera, Safari |
| Internet Explorer 8.0 (9 not supported on XP) | Internet Explorer 9.0 | ||
| Chrome (Stable Channel) | |||
| Java | Java v.6+ (1.6) | Java SE 6 Update 33 | Avoid Java SE 6 1.6.0_29. Download Java updates |
| To protect your PC you must have current virus and malware software, and keep up-to-date with Windows updates. The MU IT department offers Malwarebytes free to all students. |
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| Macintosh Operating System | OSX 10.5 | OSX 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) | OSX 10.7 (Lion) also works |
| Processor | G4 1GHz | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2 GHz | |
| RAM | 512 MB | 2GB | |
| Browsers | Firefox 3.6 | Firefox (latest) | Not Supported: AOL, Opera, Internet Explorer |
| Safari 5.0 | Safari 5.1.2 | ||
| Java | 6+ (1.6) | SE 6 1.6.0_33 | Avoid Java SE 6 1.6.0_29 |
| Other configurations may work but have not been tested, please consult the Student Help Desk for more info. | |||
Suggested Webcams |
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| Suggested Headsets Logitech ClearChat Style (PC) Logitech ClearChat Pro USB (Mac or PC) |
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