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 Technology Requirements
 

Windows:

  • Pentium computer, 32 MB RAM (64 MB or more recommended)
  • Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
  • Internet connection (at least 28.8kps; DSL or cable recommended)
  • Email access

Macintosh:

  • Apple Power Macintosh computer, 32 MB or more recommended
  • MAC OS 8.x 10.x (aka OS X)
  • Internet connection (at least 28.8kps; DSL or cable recommended)
  • Email access

 

Recommended Browsers:

The following operating system and browser configurations are compatible with Blackboard. Those labeled "recommended" are officially supported.

 

Windows:

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows 2000 (recommended)
  • Windows XP (recommended)
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98

     

Supported Browsers

  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6. See note on Internet Explorer 7.
  • Netscape 7.x (recommended)
  • Firefox 1.5, 2.0


Macintosh:

Supported Operating Systems

  • Mac OSX (recommended)
  • Mac OS9

     

Supported Browsers

  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6. See note on Internet Explorer 7.
  • Netscape 7.x (recommended)
  • Safari 2.0

Other Notes:

  • Java must be enabled and the correct version of Java must be installed. To check if your computer is properly configured, refer to http://www.webct.com/tuneup
  • Pop-Up Blockers: Pop-ups must be allowed for the course website in order to use all features of the learning management system.

AOL and MSN USERS:


The AOL and MSN browsers are no longer supported. To access Blackboard once you have made your AOL or MSN connection, please minimize AOL/MSN and open one of the supported browsers listed above.

 

 

 

 Frequently Asked Questions


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