Minimum Computer Requirements
All Internet delivered courses require students to have regular access to a personal computer system. Please review this page to learn about the minimum computer requirements to take online courses at MATC.
Please Note
- Computers must use a supported Microsoft Windows or Mac operating system. Linux-based computer operating systems are not compatible with MATC's online learning software.
- Please be aware that Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 are not officially supported by Blackboard at this time; some content may be inaccessible. We recommend using an alternative browser, such as Firefox or Chrome.
- You may experience slow connectivity if your computer only meets the minimum requirements. Viewing course documents, video lectures, and additional materials may require a more powerful computer and a Broadband Internet connection.
For Personal Computers (PC)
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
| Operating System | Windows XP or Vista | Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 |
| Processor | Pentium III or higher | 2 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 1 GB of RAM or more | 2 GB of RAM or more |
| Storage | 40 GB or more | 80 GB or more |
| Peripherals | Sound Card, speakers, headset, microphone, and printer | Sound Card, speakers, headset, microphone, and printer |
| Internet | 56 kps modem; Broadband preferred | Broadband Connection |
| Browser |
Mozilla Firefox 3.6 OR Google Chrome 10.0 OR Internet Explorer 8.0 Note! – JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled |
The latest stable release of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Note! – JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled |
| Software | Java 6 Update 26 Adobe Reader 9 or higher Microsoft Office (Recommended) or Google Docs |
Java 6 Update 37 Adobe Reader 9 or higher Microsoft Office 2007 or higher |
| Storage Media | CD-ROM drive, CD-RW disks | CD-ROM drive, CD-RW disks External Storage Device (ie. Flash Drive) |
For Macintosh Computers (Mac)
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 | Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 |
| Processor | Power PC Processor | 2 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 1 GB of RAM or more | 2 GB of RAM or more |
| Storage | 80 GB or more | 80 GB or more |
| Peripherals | Sound card, speakers, headset, microphone, printer | Sound Card, speakers, headset, microphone, and printer |
| Internet | 56 kps modem; Broadband preferred | Broadband Connection |
| Browser | Mozilla Firefox 3.6 OR Safari 4.0 OR Safari 5.0 Note! – JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled |
Safari 5 or the latest stable release of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Note! – JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled |
| Software | Java 6 Update 26 Adobe Reader 9 or higher Microsoft Office (Recommended) or Google Docs |
Java 6 Update 37 Adobe Reader 9 or higher Microsoft Office 2007 or higher |
| Storage Media | CD-ROM drive, CD-RW disks | CD-ROM drive, CD-RW disks External Storage Device (ie. Flash Drive) |