Computer Science course lectures are completely cross-platform.
Visit http://cs.illinois.edu/online/requirements and click on the Technical tab for a list of Computer Science Online Course Technical Requirements.

A Windows operating system is required for participation in engineering online courses.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

• 500MHz (or higher) PC
• 128MB RAM
• High-speed connection such as cable, DSL, LAN, etc.*
• Color monitor (recommended resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum)
• Audio card and speakers


* 56K modem connections are not guaranteed to provide sufficient bandwidth to view courses with streaming video lectures. Students with only a modem connection should contact the Office of Continuing Engineering Education before registering for courses.

Minimum Software Requirements (for engineering online courses)

• Windows 98, 2000, or XP
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• Windows Media Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Other Software
  Some courses may take advantage of other multimedia components and thus require additional software. For course specific information consult the appropriate home page.