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Macintosh

Version #: 10.5.x

Platform: Mac OS 10

Support Level: High

Mac OS is the operating system for Macintosh computers: it integrates the power and stability of UNIX with the accessibility and flexibility of its graphical interface.

System Requirements

  • Computer/ Processor: Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 processor (867MHz or greater)
  • Memory: 512MB
  • Disk Space: 9.0 GB
  • Additional Requirements: DVD (for installation)
  • See the Apple Web site (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106163) for more information on requirements.

How to Obtain

Macintosh operating systems are available to faculty and staff via the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) Contract for Software at http://www.mhec.net/. Students can purchase this software from the University Store.

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