System Requirements

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Recommended System Requirements for the Scribe Platform*

Operating System and Software Support
oWindows XP or higher
oCurrent security patches and critical updates for Microsoft operating systems.
oMicrosoft Word 2003 or higher (MS Word 2000 may function as a minimum requirement for many applications, but is not recommended, due to incompatibility issues between earlier and later versions of Word)
oCurrent security patches and critical updates for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, and/or Microsoft Works Suite.

 

Hardware Support (PC Only)
oPentium 400MHz or higher
oXP: 512MB RAM or higher (1 GB recommended)
oVista: 1 GB RAM or higher
o150MB free hard drive space or higher

 

Web Browser Support*
oInternet Explorer 6.0 or higher
oFor complete instructions on setup for Internet Explorer 7, click here.

 

Good quality Anti-Virus and Spyware software**

 

Connectivity (what's my speed?)
oCable, DSL or T1 Equivalent (minimum 300mbps download/128 mbps upload speed, preferably 300mbps upload speed as well)
oDial-up may function in an emergency but is not recommended for normal operations

 

 

* At the minimum level performance may be slow or the system may run out of memory when operating the browser. Please refer to the Microsoft websites for information on optimal browser performance. While some applications can be run with less RAM, optimal performance will not be achieved.

 

**While Scribe does not endorse specific products, it is important for full platform functioning that the Anti-Virus software installed allows the user or network administrator to adjust script blocker settings. If you have questions regarding your brand of Anti-Virus software, please contact the publisher of the software for more information.