For general data analysis , the following system requirements have to be met:

- Windows (XP, XP64, Vista), Linux or MAC OS X 10.4 platforms

- Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0 or later

- 1 GHz Pentium III CPU or equivalent (2 GHZ Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent recommended)

- 512 MB RAM

- 40 MB Hard drive space

- 1024 x 768 Screen resolution (1280 x 960 or greater recommended)

For Image Analysis, the additional system requirements have to be met:

Intel or AMD dual-core cpu (quad-core cpu recommended)

2 GB RAM, (8 GB RAM and 64bit OS recommended)

4 GB free hard drive space

1280x1024 Screen resolution