Technical Requirements
Computer System
- PC users: Intel-based Pentium II 233 MHz (300 MHz Pentium III or later recommended); Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP operating system; 64MB or more RAM (128 MB recommended)
- Macintosh users: G3 233 MHz, with System 7.5 or higher (Safari 1.0 or higher recommended); 64MB or more RAM (128 MB recommended)
Screen
- Minimum screen resolution 800x600 (1024x768 recommended)
- Color monitor; 4 MB video RAM (8 MB recommended)
Software
- Adobe Reader version 5.1 or later; download free software
- Microsoft Office applications or viewers for PowerPoint, Excel and Word; viewers available free:
Internet Connection
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Minimum 56K modem for dial-up connection; high-speed connection (DSL, broadband cable or T1/T3) recommended
Web Browser
- PC users: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape 6.1 or higher, or Mozilla FireFox 1.0 or higher (all with JavaScript enabled)
- Macintosh users: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 6.1 or higher, or Mozilla FireFox 1.0 or higher (all with JavaScript enabled)
Media-Player Software (one of the following free downloads)
Note: A 16-bit or full-duplex sound card and speakers are needed to listen to audio presentations. Learners without may read the text onscreen.
Technical Issues
For technical questions, please contact the Virtual University Help Desk at (800) 500-1554 (from North America, including Hawaii) or (517) 355-2345 (East Lansing and international callers)
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My Horse University is a national program located on the campus of Michigan State University and founded by the MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Extension and MSU Global.
