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 What type of computer does SoftPlan require?

SoftPlan can be run on any current generation PC which is 100% IBM® compatible and uses the Windows® XP, Vista or Windows 7 operating systems along with an Intel® or equivalent processor. SoftPlan is not compatible with the Apple® Mac OS®, including when used on a computer with an Intel processor. In addition, configurations such as terminal or server operating systems as well as the Linux and Sun® Solaris™ operating systems are not supported. It is also possible to run SoftPlan on those earlier versions of the Windows operating system which are still supported by Microsoft®.

Some additional technical details:
• SoftPlan is a 32-bit application. It can be run on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
• SoftPlan will take advantage of dual core and hyper threading processors to increase the performance of its SoftView 3D module.
• For SoftPlan to achieve maximum performance, the video card should have a minimum of 256 MB of memory and must fully support the OpenGL 2.0 and directX 9 standards.
• A minimum of 256 MB of system RAM is required, with 512 MB recommended.
• A DVD drive is required for software installation.
• A USB port is required for the SoftPlan copy protection device.
• A 100% Microsoft compatible mouse is required.
• A minimum of 40 GB of free hard drive space is recommended.
• A tablet PC can be used but SoftPlan does not make use of any tablet specific input features.
• SoftPlan does not endorse any particular vendor or model of computer or accessory.
• An Internet connection is required.

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