Information Technology: Recommended Hardware and Software
PC
- 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium M or greater
- 512 MB RAM or greater
- Windows Vista or Windows XP
- 802.11b/g Wireless
- CD-RW
- Minimum 3 year Warranty
Apple
- 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4 or greater
- 512 MB RAM or greater
- Mac OS 10.4
- Airport Extreme 802.11b/g
- Combo Drive
Software is available to students free of charge from Software Licensing Services. This includes:
- MS Office 2007 Professional
- MS Office 2003 Professional
- MS Windows Vista
- MS Windows XP Professional
- MS Office for Mac 2004
- Mac OS 10.4
- Symantec Antivirus
Some of this software is available online at software.pitt.edu. The remainder can be obtained by visiting SLS at 105 Bellefield Hall. Students may also obtain other titles for no or reduced cost. For more information visit SLS here.
Secure Exam Software is available for both PC and Mac laptops.