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iTunes U System Requirements

iTunes University, commonly referred to as iTunes U, is a Web-based service that delivers instructional content via the iTunes program. New Mexico State University has created an iTunes U Web site and is building a collection of course content.

On this site you will find information about system requirements for iTunes U. If you would like to contribute any content to this site, please contact ICT Training Services at 575.646.5125 or training@nmsu.edu.

iTunes U System Requirements

Windows Requirements | Macintosh Requirements

Windows Requirements

  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP
  • 500 MHz Pentium class processor or better
  • QuickTime 7.1.5 (included)
  • 256MB RAM
  • Supported CD-R or DVD-R drive to burn CDs
  • Broadband Internet connection (DSL/Cable/LAN) for buying and streaming music

Additional Video Requirements

  • 2.0 GHz Pentium class processor or better
  • 512MB RAM
  • 32MB video RAM

Macintosh Requirements

  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
  • 500MHz G3 processor or better
  • QuickTime 6.5.2 or later
  • 256MB RAM
  • Combo/Super Drive to burn CDs
  • Broadband Internet connection (DSL/Cable/LAN) for buying and streaming music
  • Nike + iPod Sport Kit requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later

Additional Video Requirements

  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
  • 1 GHz G4 processor or better
  • QuickTime 7.1.5 or later
  • 16MB video RAM

Browser Requirements:

iTunes U requires iTunes version 6.0 or later for Mac and Windows. Apple recommends using iTunes version 7 and, in order to guarantee a consistent user experience, always using the latest version of iTunes.

iTunes U works with most modern, standards-compliant browsers. Apple recommends using one of the following browsers:

  • Safari 2.0 or later on Mac
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later on Windows

Note: Internet Explorer on Windows may have performance limitations when uploading files. For more information, see the Microsoft Help and Support Site at
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329781.

Content Upload requirements:

PDF Files

PDF booklets must have the .pdf extension.

Audio Files

Audio files can be in AAC or MP3 format with the appropriate file extension (.m4a or .mp3).

For audio files, Apple recommends the following:

  • Audio Format: AAC-LC (Music)
  • Data Rate: 128 kbits/sec
  • Channels: Stereo
  • Output Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
  • Encoding Quality: Better

Video Files

Video files can be in MPEG-4 format with H.264 compression with the appropriate file extension (.mp4, .m4v, or .mov).

For video files, Apple recommends the following:

  • Video Format: MPEG-4 with H.264
  • Data Rate: 256 kbits/sec
  • Image Size: 320 x 240
  • Frame Rate: 30
  • Key Frame: Every 24 frames

Note: Internet Explorer on Windows may have performance limitations when uploading files. For more information, see the Microsoft Help and Support Site at
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329781.

Windows Requirements | Macintosh Requirements