# System Requirements

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### Base Requirement

Apple Silicon Processor (M1 upwards)

8Gb RAM

At least one hardware NIC

Running MacOS 13 (Ventura) or Higher

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Did you know Mac OS supports VLAN implementation and allows for multiple networks to be presented on a single NIC to the platform. You can find out more about VLAN's and MAC OS here: [Tagging a VLAN on MAC OS. ](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh15134/13.0/mac/13.0)
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Atlas will run on Intel based installation of Mac OS. This compatibility mode may be suitable for programming offline but is not recommended for running in performance and no support is given to this implementation. 
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