Frequently Asked Questions

1. How may I obtain the latest version of VClass?

2. Where can I find VClass release notes and other documentation?

3. May I share VClass documentation with faculty and staff at my institution?

4. What are the minimum system requirements to run a VClass Server?

5. What are the minimum hardware requirements for running the VClass Learning Management System on the client side?

1. How may I obtain the latest version of VClass?

To upgrade current installation:

You will need a VClass membership and VClass License-Agreement. VClass members can download and install the latest VClass distribution from the download site .

To get your license of VClass:

If you are not currently a VClass member and license holder, please contact:

DISTRIBUTED EDUCATION CENTER
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4 Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND
Tel. (662) 524 6617
Fax (662) 524 6618
E-mail: info@vclass.net

Applicants should register for a user account at VClass Consortium Website. Once you have a VClass membership and license, login with valid account name and password at VClass Consortium Website and proceed directly to the download site to access the latest version of VClass E-learning Platform.

To access prior versions:

If you are seeking a version prior to VClass Version 2.0.5.2 , previous versions of VClass are also available for download at the download site .

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2. Where can I find VClass user manuals and other documentation?

You can find this information at VClass Consortium Website . You will need a VClass membership and VClass License-Agreement (see FAQ #1 ). Login with valid account name and password at VClass Consortium Website , and proceed directly to the download site . All user manuals, and other documentations can be downloaded from this page.

3. May I share VClass documentation with faculty and staff at my institution?

VClass members are authorized by VClass to forward VClass documentation to all faculty and staff.

4. What are the minimum system requirements to run a VClass Server?

The following is the VClass server minimum system requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
• RAM 512 MB
• Hard Disk 80 GB
• Network Card

Software Requirements:

• Any operating system
• Any Kind of web sever, which supports PHP 4.3 (or higher interpreter)
• MySQL 3.23 or higher
• Real Media Sever

5. What are the minimum hardware requirements for running the VClass Learning Management System on the client side?

VClass LMS runs on any standard desktop computer with an internet connection and standard web browser. Some additional software need to be downloaded. The following are the minimum hardware and software requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• Pentium II 400 MHz
• RAM 128 MB
• Hard Disk 20 GB
• Network Card or 56kbps modem
• SVGA
• Sound Card and speakers

Software Requirements:

• Internet Explorer(IE) 4.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 6.0 or higher
• RealPlayer 10
• J2SE Runtime Environment version 5.0