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I need hardware requirement information, please. I need to go give my
boss the specification for my new system. Since this is the first time
anyone has ever asked me what I actually need, of course I have no idea
what to say. :-) What I do know is the software that I will need
installed on my system. I will be running PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro,
Acobat, FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Microsoft Office Professional, Micorsoft
Publisher, and my internet system. I have asked for a CD writer, sound
card, etc. So, what should I ask for as far as system requirements are
concerned? I want to know what you think for memory, disk space, the
whole nine yards.
