Hardware

Since the University requires Logos Bible Software for all degree students, the requirements to effectively run this software are also the basis for working in the classroom.

[Note that your computer will run Logos 4 with the minimum requirements listed below, however it will be sluggish. The recommended requirements are the preferred specifications for it to run well.]

The minimum requirements for running Logos 4 on a PC are:

• Pentium 4 processor
• 1 GB RAM DRAM
• Windows XP SP3
• DVD drive (only necessary if you ordered the disc package)
• 12 GB hard drive space on local drive (May require additional space depending on your library)
• 1024X768 or 1366X768 pixel resolution display
• 128 MB DirectX 9 graphics device
• Internet connection required for activation

The recommended requirements for running Logos 4 on a PC are:

• Core2 Duo processor
• 3 GB RAM DRAM
• Windows Vista Or Windows 7 (note: Win XP SP3 is just fine here with 2GB of DRAM)
• DVD drive (only necessary if you ordered the disc package)
• 512MB DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
• 20 GB hard drive space on local drive (May require additional space depending on your library)
• Broadband internet connection

Note: Logos does say that Logos 4 will run on a netbook PC computer that meets the minimum requirements above, however, consider the performance on such a computer may not be satisfactory.

Final recommended requirements for running Logos 4 on a Mac have not been established. For now, we recommend:

• Mac OS X 10.6 or later
• Intel only (PowerPC not supported)
• 1.5 GB RAM
• 8 GB hard drive space

Note: Logos Bible Software 4 for Mac is currently a pre-release Alpha. We do not recommend purchasing and installing the Mac version at this time. Later in 2010 the product should be completed enough to consider it.

All configurations require a DVD drive and broadband Internet connection. An Internet connection for streaming video (384 Kb/second download speed minimum). Internet Explorer 7 or 8 (note that you may use other browsers for general use, but Logos requires IE to be installed to function properly).

Note: A public computer with Internet access such as those found at public libraries may be acceptable for working in the classroom site; however, the ability to move files onto and off of the computer's hard drive is required. Using such a computer may not allow you to compose required assignments in Microsoft Word.

Software

General Classroom Use:

• Any major brand antivirus client with daily definition updates.
• For maximum compatibility, we recommend Microsoft®, Inc. Internet Explorer® 8, or Mozilla Firefox version 3 only, with all current security updates applied.
• Microsoft®, Inc. Microsoft® Word 2000 or later.
• Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe® Reader® 9.0 or later. This is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
• Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe® Flash® Player 10.0 or later. This is available at http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash.
• Internet provider must be reliable and provide live technical support.

Specific Software Required:

• Logos 4 Bible Software Scholar’s edition is required for degree students. Students who do not own Logos 4 should wait to purchase until they take GS302/502 Computerized Bible Studies course.
• EndNote X3 student version is required for most students for research and bibliographies.

Communications:

Students who do not own Personal e-mail account with at least 5 MB capacity. We recommend using a private account provided by your Internet service provider and not a public account such as Yahoo!, Gmail, Hotmail, et cetera.

The capability to receive and send faxes is optional but may be required for language classes.

Instructions for Completing Forms in Electronic Format

The portable document format (PDF) forms on the Shiloh University website can be completed by filling them out and returning them by mail to the address listed in Contact Us. In order to speed up processing, you should also e-mail an electronic copy of your forms to us, if possible. The following are instructions for sending us an e-mail copy of your forms:

1. To save a copy of the form on your computer, click the disk icon on your PDF toolbar.
2. Save the form on your computer or local file system in a location you will remember.
3. In your computer’s explorer or file chooser, find the file you just saved and open it.
4. Fill in the form fields and save the form.
5. Create a new e-mail message using your e-mail program.
6. Attach the form to your e-mail message and send it to the appropriate contact.