| Component |
Marginal Performance |
Reasonable Minimum |
Desirable |
| Computer |
4-5 years old with Windows 98,
ME, 2000, or XP |
2-3 years old with Windows ME,
2000, or XP, or recent Macintosh |
1-2 years old with Windows XP, Vista,
or recent Mcintosh |
| Camera |
320x24 resolution web cam |
640x480 resolution web cam |
640x480 resolution web cam |
| Audio output |
Mono. headphones |
Mono. headphones |
Headphones, or speakers if using
active echo-canceling microphone. |
| Microphone |
Built-into computer, stand-alone,
or part of headset |
Part of headset |
Part of headset, active echo-canceling
microphone, or speakerphone. |
| Internet Connection |
Dial up (56 kbps) |
Cable Modem or DSL (128-256kbps
minimum) |
Cable Modem, DSL. or Corporate
Network (256kbps and higher) |