Here are some important links that you may find helpful:

General Posting Suggestions.  What do we need to know to help solve your problem?

Media Composer Version Matrix.  Each release of software is listed with the supported Mac models, OS, and QT versions.

UPDATED! Qualified Macintosh Workstations.  The latest information on what CPU models work with Media Composer | Software.

Avid 3rd Party Support Matrix.  Find out which versions of Avid DVD, Avid FX, Boris, Sorenson Squeeze and more work with your Avid software version.

Avid Codecs LE.  The latest version (2.3.4) of the codecs that you can install on non-Avid workstations.

Avid Media Access (AMA).  Get the latest information and plugins.

Avid MPEG Workflow Guide.  Updated January 2010.

Important Information on Dongles.  Please look here before posting any questions about dongles.

Installing Avid Editor Patches.  Understand the procedure for installing software patches and access the Patch download area.

Manual Uninstall Procedure (Mac).  Having trouble launching the installer and need to remove Media Composer?

Older versions of Quicktime.  Need to install an older version of Quicktime you can't find on Apple's website?  Look here!

Optimizations for Video Editors.  Recommended tweaks to your Mac Avid system to enhance performance.

Previous QuickTime versions.  Links to older versions of QuickTime; needed for Media Composer v4.0.3 and earlier.

Storage Calculator.  Need to figure how much drive space you need for a specific resolution?  Use this!

System Recommendations for Feature Performance.  Wondering if your system is powerful enough to use the newest processor-intensive features of media Composer?  Check this out!

Terms of Use and Conduct Guidelines.  Official rules of what kinds of posts and responses are allowed in the forums.