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Software Information

Minimum System Requirements

PC
  • 266 MHz processor speed
  • 64MB of RAM (128MB recommended)*
  • 125MB of free hard drive space**
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive
  • Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
  • Ethernet port/Network adapter
Macintosh
  • G3, G4, G5 (PowerMac, PowerBook, iBook, iMac, eMac)
  • 64MB or RAM (128MB recommended)*
  • 100MB of free hard drive space**
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive
  • Mac OS 8.6-OS X (excluding 10.00-10.04)
  • Ethernet port/Network adapter
 *RAM requirement is based on usage of full suite of SBC Yahoo (DSL or Dial) software.
**Required space varies depending on user's system configuration and options.



Software

Customization is a key feature of SBC Yahoo! DSL. You have the ability to match your service to your needs by installing any or all of the following software components during installation or at any time afterwards.
  • SBC Yahoo! Browser   Gives you a custom browser with built-in instant messaging, LAUNCHcast, and more
  • SBC Yahoo! Messenger   Lets you instantly communicate with friends online
  • SBC DSL Connection Manager   Helps you maintain optimal service at all times by constantly monitoring, testing and repairing your DSL connection
  • SBC Yahoo! Parental Controls   Helps protect your children while online
  • SBC Yahoo! Essentials   Customizes Internet Explorer for your SBC Yahoo! DSL experience
  • SBC Yahoo! Dial Connection Manager   Lets you connect to SBC Yahoo! Dial when you're away from your DSL connection
  • SBC Yahoo! DSL Extras   Additional software offers including the ZoneAlarm® personal firewall to help shield your computer from unauthorized access
The above software is available for download: on our replacement software article, click the "Download SBC Yahoo! DSL Software" option and follow the on-screen instructions.


Important Information about Internet Security

Your security is important to us and should be important to you as well. Although you cannot make your computer completely immune to attacks, there are ways to improve the overall security of your computer to make it less vulnerable. We recommend the following:
  • Make sure you have antivirus software running on your computer at all times.
  • Install a software firewall to help protect your personal information.
  • Make sure you have all of the latest antivirus updates and operating system patches to ensure you have the best protection available to you.