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A Mac or PC with:
64 MB of RAM minimum,
128 MB preferred a fast processor
(Pentium or faster if PC)
(Mac: a PowerMac, iMac or G3) 100MB of free space on your hard drive. Either an internal or external 56.6 v.90 modem.
The picture above is of an external modem; internal modems are inside the
computer and the telephone cord plugs directly into the back of the computer.
Name brand modems such as: US Robotics Sportster for PCs, and Global Village
and Supra for Macs can be more reliable than modems with no name brand (sometimes labled data fax modem).
A live telephone jack in the same room as the computer. Note: running telephone extension cords into another
room can potentially cause line noise, which can make your Internet connections less reliable. Be especially careful not
to run telephone cords past large appliances, such as refrigerators, which can cause static or line noise when they power up. - A surge protector to plug the computer and modem into and protect them from power spikes. If your power goes out
frequently while you are working on the computer, you might also consider investing in a UPS (a large battery) which will
keep your computer on long enough for you to save your work and shut it down in the event of a power outage.
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