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Preferred configuration (Recommended)
This is a description of today's common configurations used to access the internet.
Using this hardware and software, you will be able to enjoy full use of the
internet.
Typical hardware and software capabilities:
| Using a Web browser like Netscape or Internet Explorer, enjoy World Wide
Web sites on the Internet including resources at local libraries as well
as information about Wood County government, businesses, and residents from
the WCNet. |
| Transfer files to and from other locations |
| Send and receive electronic mail. |
| Chat with people locally and around the world |
| Write and read messages on local and international newsgroups |
| Create a personal World Wide Web home page |
| See other people in "real-time" using video software |
Systems
IBM PC
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Compatible Pentium, AMD, or other systems (the faster the better)
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At least 100mb of free space on a hard disk drive for Internet software
and mail
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Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000 recommended, with at least 32
megs of memory and 4x cdrom (Windows 3.1 and 3.11 are no longer supported,
but will work)
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Mouse and Keyboard
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3Com/US Robotics or compatible 56K modem V.90 capable (28.8K and 14.4K
modems are also supported). Please note that if you have a Rockwell-based
modem or an LT Winmodem, you may experience some problems connecting.
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Netscape or Internet Explorer World Wide Web browser, and other software
including Eudora or Outlook for e-mail
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Optional add-ons: sound card and speakers
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Macintosh
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•Macintosh II or better. Preferred systems run at 33MHz or faster
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•At least 15mb of free space on a hard disk drive for Internet software
and mail
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•4mb RAM or more (8mb is the practical minimum for things to work
well)
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•9600bps or faster modem (14.4K or 28.8K modem preferred), V.42BIS
or MNP5 compatible
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•PPP and MacTCP software, Netscape or Mosaic World Wide Web browser,
and other appropriate software including Eudora for e-mail
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Minimum Configurations
These are the lowest-cost computers that can connect to, and use, the WCNet
system. These systems are not capable of quality connections to the internet,
and will not be able to provide the type of internet experience that a properly
powered computer can offer.
With a system like one of these a subscriber will be able to do these things:
| •Use Lynx to browse through World Wide Web sites, including resources
at local libraries, as well as information about Wood County government,
businesses and residents from the WCNet World Wide Web site. Many locations
may not support this type any more, and Lynx will only show the text content
of these sites, no graphics |
| •Write and read messages on local and international newsgroups |
| •Send and receive electronic mail with a personal mailbox |
| •Chat with people locally and around the world with Internet
Relay Chat |
Systems
IBM PC and Compatible
| IBM or compatible PC, "XT" or "AT" or any computer with an "8088", "8086",
or "80286" processor and MS-DOS |
| 2400bps or faster modem and communications "terminal" software such as
Kermit or Procomm emulating a VT100 or ANSI terminal |
| 512K RAM or more |
Macintosh
| Macintosh Plus, Classic, or Classic II |
| 1 mb RAM or more |
| 2400bps or faster modem and communications "terminal" software emulating
a VT100 or ANSI terminal |
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