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Minimum Computer Specifications for the MSIS and Informatics Programs
The following minimum computer specifications have been approved by the iSchool Education committee
Platforms | Windows | Apple | Unix/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel, AMD, or ARM processor with 64-bit support | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support or M1 Apple Silicon processor | Intel, AMD, or ARM processor with 64-bit support |
OS | Windows 10 or 11 | MacOS 12 or greater | 64bit OS |
Memory | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
Storage | 512 GB | 512GB | 512GB |
Display | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Wifi | 802.11 a/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/g/n/ac |
Anti-Virus | |||
USB | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |