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Windows
- Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, 2000, and XP Pentium III® or equivalent
processor
- 256 MB RAM minimum (512 MB RAM recommended)
- 1.10 GB free hard-drive space (4.3 GB for Full installation)
- DVD-ROM drive
- 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
- Sound card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
- Internet access recommended
Macintosh
- Mac® OS 10.3.x or 10.4.x
- G4 or faster processor
- 256 MB RAM minimum (512 MB RAM recommended)
- 1.1 GB free hard-drive space (4.3 GB for Full installation)
- DVD-ROM drive
- 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
- Sound card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
- Internet access recommended
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