AAP Computer Lab
Software and Hardware Descriptions
Fall, 2000
Overview:
The Lab is divided into two areas: a hands-on area where lab
participants get hands-on experience with various computer applications,
and a presentation area, where didactic sessions are informally
presented in front of a group of interested participants.
'Hands-On' Area
- 4 computers total - 2 MACs and 2 IBM-compatible
- 1 IBM/MAC compatible printer (USB-capable)
- T1 Line - shared among computers
Presentation Area
- 1 computer total: 1 IBM-compatible
- Large monitor hooked up to computer, plus extra hookup for laptops
- Internet access through T1 Line
Computer Specifications - Hardware and Software
- MAC Computers:
- iMac, latest model, with:
- Minimum 350MHz PowerPC G3 processor
- Minimum 64mb RAM total
- 7GB IDE hard drive
- 24X CD-ROM
- 10/100BaseTX Ethernet port
- Apple Pro Keyboard
- Apple Pro Mouse (NOT the old 'round' mouse, please)
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Mac OS 9.04 (required)
- INCLUDED SOFTWARE: Appleworks 6; Quicken Deluxe 2000; Palm Desktop;
Microsoft Internet Explorer; MS Outlook Express 4.01
- ADDED SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office (if possible)
- IBM-compatible Computers:
- Minimum Pentium II 333 Mhz
- Minimum 64mb RAM
- Minimum 6GB Hard Disk Drive
- Minimum 24X CD-ROM
- Sound Card w/ External Speakers
- Ethernet Card 10/100TX
- 17" Monitor
- Keyboard and Mouse
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows '98
- ADDED SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office
- ADDED SOFTWARE: Netscape, latest version
Table Displays
- Copies of front page of most recent SCOT newsletter, 200