Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3, Microsoft® Windows® Vista (Home Premium or superior) and Microsoft® Windows® 7 (Home Premium or superior) operating systems; therefore, it is essential that any of them be installed and running properly.

Internet connection

Stitch Era Universal:
You need a high speed permanent Internet connection and a valid e-mail account in order to run Stitch Era Universal.
Stitch Era Essentials, Lite & Liberty:
Even when it is not strictly necessary a permanent internet connection from the computer where the software is loaded, it is highly recommended to take the advantages of the Live-Update service, direct communication to the service & software support sites, plus the on-line promotions.
The software activation process requires an e-mail account to transfer files between your system and the manufacturer activation server.

Computer

To allow Stitch ERA to work properly in your equipment, it must meet a series of minimum characteristics, which are detailed below. To get a better performance, we recommend that you consider the Suggested Configuration column, trying that your computer meets or exceeds the specified configuration.

Equipment	Minimum Configuration Requirement	Suggested Configuration
Processor, CPU	Pentium 4 - 2.8 GHz or equivalent in  Duo technology (Intel 7300 Series)	Pentium 4 – 3.2 GHz or equivalent in Duo technology (Intel 8500 Series)
Memory	1 Gb	2 Gb
Video	1024 x 768 pixels True color (32 bits) with OpenGL acceleration	1440 x 900 pixels True color (32 bits) or better with OpenGL acceleration.
Monitor	17” monitor	19” Monitor
Free disk space	1 Gbyte	20 Gbytes
CDR unit	CD Reader, 24x-speed	CD-DVD Reader/writer, 52x-speed
Floppy	3.5” HD non USB (if disks are required)	3.5” HD non USB (if disks are required)
Ports	1 x USB port (required for USB dongle) 1 x RS-232 port (for/if direct connection)	1 x USB port (required for USB dongle) 1 x RS-232 (for/if direct connection)