NCSSM Online requires each online student to have a computer. The preferred model would be a laptop, because of its mobility, although a desktop model is acceptable. The student will be able work on assignments at school and anytime away from home. We provide these guidelines below for you to determine if your existing computer can be used, or to help you in the purchase of a new computer.
NCSSM does not offer a discounted computer purchase
program. Families should be aware of the North Carolina education tax
holiday, held during the summer each year,
that allows purchase of computers and computer supplies, among other items,
without paying sales tax. For more information please see http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html.
2008-09 Minimum Computer Requirements (Laptop or Desktop):
- Processer: Intel Core 2 Duo
- RAM: 2 GB (2x1 GB)
- Hard
Drive: 80 GB 5400 RPM, Shock Mounted
- Video Card: 256 MB
- Optical Drive: DVD player
- Screen
Size: 14" (suggested screen)
- Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (recommended)
- USB: USB 2.0
- Network Card: 10/100/1000 Gig Ethernet
- Audio: Sound card with speakers (external or built-in speakers)
- Wi Fi wireless connection card (optional for desktop)
Operating Systems:
Windows XP/Vista
Mac OS 10.3/10.4 or higher with Intel
processor-based Mac with Boot Camp to
run Windows XP Service Pack 2/Vista (sold
separately) or Intel processor-based Mac
with Parallels for Mac to Windows XP Service
Pack 2 (sold Separately)
Linux- Java Desktop System 2
Software:
Microsoft Office or similar software required
Recommended:
Inkjet or laser jet printer
USB headset with microphone
Optional:
USB web camera
Apple Users:
NCSSM Online will be utilizing a
Learning Management Software (LMS) program that allows students to work
offline. The program primarily runs on Windows machines, but it can be viewed
on Apple computers as long as it is connected via the internet to the LMS server.
If you have an Apple computer with the Intel processor and a Windows
operating system, you will be able to work offline with the LMS program.
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