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Computer System Requirements

Because Road Runner is a high performance Internet service, your computer must meet certain minimum requirements before we can install Road Runner. (updated 09/05)

The recommended PC configuration:

  • Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
  • Pentium-class 450 MHz (800 MHz or greater recommended)
  • 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • 300MB free hard drive space available (500MB recommended)
  • Ethernet card with RJ45 connector, or Open slot and free compatible IRQ, or Open USB port*
  • Internet Explorer 6.x
  • CD-ROM drive required, sound card and speakers recommended, SVGA or XGA graphics card recommended

The recommended Macintosh configuration:

  • OS X 10.2 and above
  • PowerPC Processor (G3 recommended)
  • 32 MB physical RAM with Virtual Memory set to at least 40 MB (64 MB recommended)
  • 300 MB free hard drive space available (500MB recommended)
  • Ethernet card with RJ45 connector, Open slot, or USB Port (Best Effort)*
  • Internet Explorer 5.x, Safari 1.x
  • CD-ROM drive required, sound card and speakers recommended, 16-bit color required - 32-bit recommended.

*Notes:

  • Ethernet Cards will be provided only if required upon installation (PCs only). For laptops and Macs, they may be ordered for an additional fee.
  • Road Runner will support Firefox 1.0.2 on a best effort basis, but cannot guarantee optimal performance.
  • Road Runner will provide support for earlier releases of Windows (98) and Macintosh (10.0, 10.1) on a best effort basis only, and cannot guarantee optimal performance.
  • Road Runner supports processors with speeds below 450MHz on a best effort basis, but cannot guarantee optimal performance.
  • The Ethernet card must be installed and available for Road Runner use. Road Runner is intended for stand-alone computers; for information on local networking capability, contact your local cable provider.
  • Please note that your computer system, as well as certain broadband services, may require resources beyond Road Runner's minimum standards.
  • Prices, features & requirements are subject to change without notice