In general, the faster your computer system, the faster it will perform on the network. We recommend purchasing as much computer as you can afford. If you're not sure if your computer meets these minimum specifications, please contact your manufacturer. The college or department in which you are enrolled may have additional computer requirements for students. Please review their requirements before making any purchasing decisions.
Some manufacturers test specific computer models for use in a networked setting.
Make sure you know what you're buying. Each computer must contain a 10BASE-T network adapter. Most do not. Consult your PC manufacturer to determine whether or not you already have a suitable network adapter. All new Macintosh computers have a network adapter built-in.