What equipment do I need to take a Babbage Net School class?

For the live, interactive classes: The equipment needed is not exotic or state of the art. The software does require a significant amount of computing so the minimum equipment requirements must be maintained for acceptable functioning of the virtual class. All required software is supplied at no cost to the student and is available as a download.

For all other programs: These course use the usual web browser interface so no special equipment is needed. A recent version of a frame capable browser is sufficient. Some programs, like Adobe Acrobat Reader, are used and are available for free as a download.

The minimum hardware requirements are:

  • Intel Pentium 150
  • 32 MB RAM
  • TCP/IP connection with 28.8 kbps
  • 16 bit full duplex Sound Blaster compatible sound card with support for DirectX6
  • Microphone and headphones
  • Monitor supporting 800 x 600, 256 color or better