System Requirements

Online Learning

Processor: Intel (Pentium IV or above, Celeron, Xenon, Core) or AMD (Athlon, Opteron, or Sempron)
OS: Windows XP SP2 or 3, Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 1 or R2), Windows Vista SP1, or Windows Server 2008
RAM: 1GB (1024 MB) required. 2 GB recommended
Disk space: 1 GB of free disk space after installation of all required products for the course
Graphics: 16, 24, or 32-bit OpenGL capable graphics adaptor
Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Firefox 2 or 3, or Netscape 8.1 or higher

JavaScript and cookies need to be enabled.
Microsoft ActiveX must be enabled for Internet Explorer.
Vista supports Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 or 3 browsers only.

Internet: High-speed Internet (DSL, cable, LAN) connection
Phone: Landline connection (to access audio)
Drive: DVD
Sound: Windows supported stereo sound card with speakers
Software: Appropriate MathWorks products installed prior to course

Training at Your Facility

Because our courses make extensive use of hands-on examples, PCs or workstations are required. The operating system should be consistent throughout the facility, and be supported by the latest version of MATLAB. Before the first day of the course, please install the trial software provided to you for the course. Each computer should have a CD drive or be networked for installation. An electrical outlet should be available for the instructor.

If you have questions or concerns about these requirements, please note them when requesting training. The MathWorks will work with you to accommodate your needs without affecting the quality of the course.

General Requirements

The following equipment should be available for attendees:

PCs or workstations
Consistent operating system that supports the latest version of MATLAB
RAM: 512 MB required, 1024 MB recommended
Disk space: 1 GB of free disk space after installation of all required products for the course
Drive: DVD
Internet: High-speed Internet (DSL, cable, LAN) connection
Software: Trial MathWorks software provided for the course installed

One of the following browsers will be required to run the MATLAB Help Desk and for demonstrating access to the MathWorks extended help family:

Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Firefox 2 or 3, Netscape 8.1 or higher

JavaScript and cookies need to be enabled.
ActiveX must be enabled for Internet Explorer.
Vista supports Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 or 3 browsers only.

The following equipment should be available for the instructor:

Electrical outlet
A computer projector with resolution of 1024 x 768 and lumens of 2000 or greater (If a projector is not available, The MathWorks can supply one at no additional cost.)

Operating System Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed above, please ensure your equipment meets the requirements outlined below for your OS.

PC

Processor: Intel (Pentium IV or above, Celeron*, Xenon, Core) or AMD (Athlon 64, Opteron, or Sempron*) (* Celeron and Sempron processors must support the SSE2 instruction set.)
OS: Windows XP SP2 or 3, Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 1 or R2), Windows Vista SP1, or Windows Server 2008
Graphics: 16, 24, or 32-bit OpenGL capable graphics adaptor
Sound: Windows supported stereo sound card with speakers

Linux

Processor: Intel (Pentium IV or above, Celeron*, Xenon, Core) or AMD (Athlon 64, Opteron, or Sempron*) (* Celeron and Sempron processors must support the SSE2 instruction set.)
OS: Debian 4.0 and above, Red Hat Enterprise Linux v4 and above, OpenSuSE 9.3 and above, Ubuntu 8 and above
Graphics: 16, 24, or 32-bit OpenGL capable graphics adaptor
Sound: Linux supported stereo sound card with speakers

Macintosh

Processor: All Intel-based Macs
OS: Mac OS X 10.5.5 and above
Sound: Macintosh supported stereo sound card with speakers

C Compiler Requirements

A compiler is required for the following courses:

See complete list of supported compilers.

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