Computer Recommendations and Requirements
Recommendations
If you are purchasing a new computer:
For Windows computers, OIT recommends a 2.33 Ghz or higher, Intel Core 2 Duo,
with a minimum of 2 GB RAM, a 10/100 network card, and Windows XP Professional or Vista (any version). We also recommend at least a
60GB hard drive, a dvd drive, and working USB ports. For Macintosh users, the
recommended standard would be 2.4 Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM or better and OS 10.4.9 or higher operating system.
Minimum Requirements
If you already have a computer:
Students attending Berry College during the 2009-2010 year should be aware of some changes in the
minimum requirements for personal computers necessary to access the Berry College network, the Internet and to run Office 2007 or Office 2008. Student computers must meet these minimum requirements to be eligible to connect to
the Berry network.
| PC | MAC |
| Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher | Mac OS 10.4.9 or higher |
| 3.0 Ghz Pentium 4 system or higher | 1 GHz or higher Processor |
| DVD Drive | DVD Drive |
| At least 2 GB free hard drive space | At least 1.5 GB free hard drive space |
| 1 GB of RAM (minimum) | 512 MB of RAM (minimum) |
| Working Network Ethernet Card or wireless network card | Working Network Ethernet Card or wireless network card |
All students connecting from a residence hall will be required to electronically register their computer(s) before using the internet. When first detected by the Berry network, student's personal computers will automatically be directed to the "Packet Fence Registration System " page where they will complete a process to gain access to the Berry network and Internet.
The Student's Responsibility
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their computer: a) meets Berry College's requirements, b) that it is free from viruses and spyware and c) that data is backed up and protected on a regular basis (there are several free sources for this on the internet).
Where To Get Help
Berry College does not work on student-owned computers. However, there are local companies that can perform computer work for a fee. They are an independant contractor and thus are not endorsed by the college even though we are very familiar with their work. Also, the BITS crew is available for both on and off campus service calls at a rate of $25.00 per hour.
- Alto Computer at 610 Shorter Avenue, Rome (706-295-1020)
- BITS Crew, Berry College, Mount Berry (bits_crew@berry.edu)
***Please contact vendor for pricing information***