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FiOS system requirements for MACs

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Palamut
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FiOS system requirements for MACs

‎03-06-2010 05:49 PM

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I am considering switching to FiOS.  The system requirement listed for Macs is that the processor speed should be a minimum of 2GHz.

 

I currently own a Power Mac G5 that has a dual-processor architecture, 1.8GHz each.  Does anyone know if this configuration is sufficient for a FiOS internet? The computer is by no means a weak one, and its speed is faster than some other computers with a single 2GHz CPU (especially for some heavy duty applications).  Still, is this just a recommendation by Verizon, or will it (the FiOS system) simply refuse to work with my computer?

 

Thanks.

 

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rreichle1
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Re: FiOS system requirements for MACs

‎03-06-2010 06:50 PM

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I think the system requirements are more for the Verizon software they try to get you to install than the actual service I can see no reason why an internet connection would not work on your mac simply because the processor speed.

I am 100% sure you will be fine so switch away you'll be glad you did!

BTW I also use Mac's a Mac MINI and a Macbook Pro LOVE'EM

GOOD LUCK

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ekem015
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Re: FiOS system requirements for MACs

‎03-06-2010 07:40 PM

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The system requirements are only for the Verizon add-on software, which isn't required for any internet connection.

Palamut
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Re: FiOS system requirements for MACs

‎03-06-2010 08:41 PM

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Thank you for the clarification.


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JasonD52
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Re: FiOS system requirements for MACs

‎03-07-2010 08:10 AM

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The FIOS installer will want to add their software to your computer.  Just tell him no thanks.  You don't need it.

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