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

Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
Article ID: Q180521
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition

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.

MORE INFORMATION

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)
  • 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 : offmac offmacsetup kbsetup kbfaq
Version : MACINTOSH:98
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbinfo


THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.