Recommended PC Requirements

For students currently attending or planning to attend Mars Hill College, The ITS department has compiled the following recommended minimum PC specifications for use within the MHC network:

Windows VISTA will work: but MHC will not support it this year.

PC/Notebook Specifications:

• Pentium 3 or greater processor

• 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)

• 40 GB hard drive (Larger recommended)

• 10Mb or 10/100Mb wired Ethernet capability (on campus residents)

• 56Kbps modem (for off campus residents)

• Windows XP (Home or Professional)

• Active and up-to-date Anti-Virus Application

• Microsoft Anti-Spyware Installed and running

Recommended Software and accessories:

• A USB flash drive

• Microsoft Office XP or Office 2003 (Microsoft Works is NOT used anywhere on campus and is not supported)

• A small inkjet printer

Requirements to connect to the MHC Network:

• A valid MHC network account.
• An approved Anti-Virus application that is installed, actively running with current virus definitions.
• Microsoft Anti-Spyware installed and active.
• All P2P applications disabled.

When you connect your system to the residential network you will be required to install a small client that will constantly monitor your system to ensure it meets these requirements.

You can choose not to install this client but your internet access will be disabled. If at any time you machine does not meet the requirements listed above internet access will automatically be disabled until the requirements are met.

Wireless Access:

• Wireless access is available in Renfro Library and Nash Education building.
• Mars Hill College does not have wireless access in any of the residence halls.
• Personal wireless access points are strictly prohibited. We regularly scan for wireless access points and if it is determined you have one installed your network access will be disabled!

Currently Mac and Linux based machines can access the internet but not any MHC network resources.

The Mars Hill College ITS Department has a 'hands off' policy for personal computing equipment. We will not provide any support for your personal computer system or any other electronic devices. It is your personal property and it is your responsibility to keep it in working condition.

If your computer at any time poses a threat to the MHC network or other users your network access will be immediately disabled. Network access will not be restored until you prove that the problems are corrected. There are no exceptions!

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