The minimum requirements are:
Operating System: Windows 2000, XP and VistaProcessor: 300MHz Pentium (600MHz or higher suggested)
RAM: 256 MB or higher suggested
Hard Drive: 60 MB of free space
Internet Connection: 56k dialup or better (Highly recommend broadband connection such as cable or DSL for home user. Wireless internet connections are not supported nor recommended for live trading activity. Wireless internet connections do not provide a consistent uninterrupted flow of data between your professional FX Trading Station and our dealing desk. A physical internet connection is highly recommended.)
It is also important to 
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