OFF98: System and Disk Space Requirements for MS Office 98 Gold (180521)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
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.

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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
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/2003
Keywords:kbinfo kbsetup KB180521
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