Online meeting system

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The online meeting system used by Bioinformatics.Org has the following system requirements.

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Hardware

  • 400 MHz CPU with 128 MB of RAM (minimum)

Operating systems

  • Windows: XP (Professional or Home Edition), 2000 Professional
  • RedHat Linux v4.2+ (or similar distribution)
  • Sun: Solaris, SunOS
  • Apple: MacOS9, MacOSX

Browsers

  • Internet Explorer v5.5+
  • Mozilla Firefox v1.0+
  • Netscape v7.0+
  • Opera v7.5+

Flash

  • Adobe Flash Plugin v6.0.79.0+
A webcam and microphone might not be required. Please check the course description.

Video

Online meeting system is compatible with most properly installed webcams, including the following:

  • Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro
  • Logitech QuickCam Orbit

Audio

To broadcast audio, you need at least:

  • A full-duplex sound card or a USB port.
  • A speaker and microphone that plug into either the sound card or the USB port or a headset that plugs into either the sound card or the USB port. We strongly recommend using a headset to reduce feedback.
  • A modem with a speed of 56 Kbps or faster and a working connection speed of 56 Kbps or faster. Note, however, that you will achieve best results when using at least a DSL connection.

Online meeting system is compatible with most properly installed headsets, including the following:

  • Logitech Internet Chat Headset with Microphone
  • Logitech Stereo USB Headset 200
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