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Old Dominion University: Distance Learning: Online Student Orientation



Distance Learning > Student Orientation > Pre-Enrollment
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This test will check your web browser for various plugins that may be required to view course content. Before you run the test, please make sure that your browser has Javascript enabled. Instructions on how to enable javascript for your internet browser are available.

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System Requirements
To prevent possible problems when viewing course content, your computer must meet the following requirements:

PC users Mac users
Operating System: Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows XP OS 9.2, OS X.1 or OS X.2
Processor: Pentium II or higher
Processor speed of 233 MHz or higher.
G3 or higher
Memory/RAM: Minimum of 64 MB RAM.
Display: 800 x 600 pixel resolution @ 256 colors
Internet Connection: 56K modem
A broadband connection is recommended (DSL, cable, etc.)
Web browser: Internet Explorer 5 or higher or Netscape 4.77 or above. (Java and cookies must be enabled in your browser). Internet Explorer 5 or higher or Netscape 4.77 or above. (Java and cookies must be enabled in your browser).
Other: An e-mail account and a word processing software program.
Anti-virus software is highly recommended.

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