Microsoft KB Archive/180521

= OFF98: System and Disk Space Requirements for MS Office 98 Gold =

Article ID: 180521

Article Last Modified on 11/25/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft PowerPoint 98 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q180521



SUMMARY
This article contains a listing of the system requirements and disk space requirements for Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition Gold and the stand- alone programs included in Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition Gold.



System Requirements
To use Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition Gold, you need:


 * Any PowerPC processor-based, Mac OS-compatible system (clock speed of at least 120 MHz recommended)

NOTE: Although a clock speed of 120MHz is recommended, there is no minimum clock speed requirement for Office 98.
 * Apple Mac OS System 7.5 or later (System 7.5.5 or later recommended)
 * 16 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) to run applications individually; more memory is required to run additional applications simultaneously (32 MB recommended)
 * 49-120 MB of available hard-disk space; approximately 90 MB for Easy Install, depending on configuration
 * CD-ROM drive (or connection to a Local Area Network if installing over network)
 * Monitor or display supporting 16 grays or 256 colors or higher, with 640 x 400 or higher resolution

Additional items or services that are required to use certain features:


 * 9600 or higher-baud modem (14,400 recommended)
 * Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to a service provider

Additional hard-disk requirements that are required for Value Pack components:


 * Up to 160 MB to add optional clip art, templates, help, or other components from the Value Pack
 * Up to 10 MB to install Internet Explorer

To use Encarta 98 Encyclopedia Deluxe Edition, you need:


 * 16 MB of RAM
 * 43 MB of available hard disk space
 * Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive

To use Encarta Research Organizer, you need:


 * 8 MB of additional hard disk space
 * 6 MB of additional RAM if running concurrently with the encyclopedia

To use Encarta Yearbook, Web Links, and monthly online updates, you need:


 * 9600 or higher-baud modem
 * Access to the Internet
 * 4 MB of additional hard disk space, plus 1 MB for each monthly installment
 * Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 included)

To use Microsoft FrontPage 1.0 Macintosh Edition, you need:


 * 16 MB of RAM with virtual memory turned on; 24 MB recommended
 * 30 MB of available hard disk space
 * Open Transport 1.1 or later.
 * QuickTime (TM) required for inserting QuickTime movies
 * Access to the Internet

To use Microsoft Bookshelf 98, you need:


 * 8 MB of RAM
 * Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
 * Modem required for Internet links

Additional query words: OFF98 XL98 WD98 PP98 FP98 configuration

Keywords: kbinfo kbsetup kbfaq KB180521

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