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Minimum recommended system requirements
PC: Windows XP or Vista, with a processor less than 5 years old, 256MB RAM,16-bit sound card
Mac:
Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher, PowerPC G4 or G5 or an Intel processor,
256MB RAM
What is a broadband connection?
| Choose the Right Speed | ||
| Cable Modem. | 1Mbps/T1 | |
| DSL. Check with your Service Provider for specifics on your service plan. | 256Kbps 384Kbps 512Kpbs 786Kbps |
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Cable Modem
Sometimes referred to by a product name such as "Road Runner," or "PowerLink," a Cable Modem is a device that allows high-speed data access via a cable TV network. In the downstream direction (from the network to the computer) speeds are between 1-2Mbps (Megabits per second). In the upstream direction (from your computer to the network) speeds are limited to 256 Kbps or less.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
DSL is another form of communication system that operates at various rates between 256Kpbs to 786Kbps (kilobits per second) DSL connections are available through local telephone companies and national service providers. The top connection speed for DSL is 1Mbps.
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