Blackboard System Requirements:
 
Browser Requirements for Blackboard

Before starting to use Blackboard, it is highly recommended to check its requirements. Blackboard requires an Internet connection. In addition, it requires your browser to be configured with:

  • JavaScript supported: JavaScript is a computer language that runs in the web browser. Don't get this one confused with the computing language, Java.
  • Cookies enabled: Cookies are small files that hold information about the times and dates you have visited web sites, user preferences, and other information.
  • Pop-up Blockers disabled: Even though pop-ups can be an annoyance, services, such as Blackboard, require for them to be temporarily turned off. If you don’t want to continually turn yours off and on you can add the URL for Blackboard to your list of allowable sites: http://4learning.edisonohio.edu
  • Java enabled: Java is a computer language that can be used to program applications and applets.

Note: If you wish to use the chat feature (Collaboration), you need to ensure Java is installed on your computer. To download Java use the following links or the link inside the Collaboration area of Blackboard.

For PCs, Java software can be downloaded from:
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.

For MACs, Java software can be downloaded from:
http://developer.apple.com/java/download/.

System and Browser Compatibility Charts

End users must use a certified or compatible operating system and browser configuration with the Blackboard Academic Suite, Release 7.3.

 

Listed below are the supported operating systems and browsers for use with the Blackboard Academic Suite. The Academic Suite is a Web-based application and other browsers and operating system may work well, however, the listed configurations are the only configurations that are tested and supported by Blackboard.

Term Definition
Certified fully tested and supported
Compatible key application areas tested
Not tested specified Browser is not supported for the Operating System

Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Web Browsers

  Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Desktop Mac OS 10.2 Mac OS 10.3 Mac OS 10.4 Mac OS 10.5
Internet Explorer 5.2 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested
Internet Explorer 5.5 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested
Internet Explorer 6 Compatible Certified Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested
Internet Explorer 7 Not Tested Certified Certified Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested

Mozilla® Firefox and Netscape® Navigator Web Browsers

  Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Desktop Mac OS 10.2 Mac OS 10.3 Mac OS 10.4 Mac OS 10.5
Netscape 7.1 Compatible Compatible Certified Compatible Compatible Not Tested Not Tested
Netscape 8.0 Compatible Certified Provisional Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested
Firefox 1.0 Compatible Compatible Not Tested Compatible Compatible Compatible Not Tested
Firefox 1.5       Not Tested Compatible Certified Not Tested
Firefox 2.0 Compatible Certified Certified Not Tested Not Tested Provisional Compatible

Apple® Safari® Web Browsers

  Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Desktop Mac OS 10.2 Mac OS 10.3 Mac OS 10.4 Mac OS 10.5
Safari 1 Not tested Not Tested Not Tested Compatible Not tested Not Tested Not Tested
Safari 1.1 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Compatible Not Tested Not Tested
Safari 1.2 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Certified Not Tested Not Tested
Safari 2 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Certified Not Tested
Safari 3 Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Compatible

How do I determine my browser version?

Internet Explorer:

  1. From the Help menu, select "About Internet Explorer".
  2. Check the version and then click the OK button.

Netscape Navigator:

  1. From the Help menu, select "About Communicator..." (or "About Navigator...").
  2. Check the version and then click Netscape's "Back" button.

Mozilla

  1. From the Help menu, select "About Mozilla Firefox"
  2. Check the version and them click the OK button.

What about Opera?

Opera is currently not a certified or compatible browser. This means that Blackboard will not support this browser and offers no assurance that there are no issues involving its use.

What about AOL or MSN?

Currently, Blackboard is not designed to work with browsers like AOL or MSN. We strongly recommend that AOL or MSN users download a standard (or stand-alone) version of either Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Netscape.

In addition, you will need to perform the following adjustments according to your browser version:
 

Internet Explorer 5.x Enable Java
  1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options
  2. Select the Security tab
  3. Click the Custom Level button
  4. Scroll down to Java Permissions and choose either Low, Medium or High safety
  5. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options
  2. Select the Security tab
  3. Click the Custom Level button
  4. Scroll down to the Cookies section
  5. Set Allow cookies that are stored on your computer to Enable
  6. Set Allow per-session cookies to Enable
  7. Click OK
Internet Explorer 6.x & 7.x Enable Java
  1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options
  2. Select the Security tab
  3. Click the Custom Level button
  4. Scroll down to Java Permissions and choose either Low, Medium or High safety
  5. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options
  2. Select the Privacy tab
  3. Enable Cookies:
    • If using a default setting, move the slider to select any of the following privacy settings:
      • Medium High
      • Medium
      • Low
      • Accept all cookies
    • If using a custom setting:
      • Click the Advanced button
      • Select Override automatic cookie handling
      • Select Always allow session cookies
      • Click OK to return to the Privacy Tab
  4. Click Apply then OK


Firefox 1.x and 2.x Enable Java
  1. Select Tools then choose Options
  2. Select Content
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript boxes are checked
  4. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. Select Tools then choose Options
  2. Select Privacy
  3. Make sure the Accept cookies from sites is checked
  4. Click OK.
 

 

Netscape 7 & 8 Enable Java
  1. Select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select Advanced from the left-hand pane
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript boxes are checked
  4. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. Select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Click on the arrow next to Privacy & Security in the left-hand pane and then select Cookies
  3. Select Cookies
  4. Select Enable all cookies under Cookies section.
  5. Click on Advanced
  6. Select Enable Java
  7. Double Click on Advanced to expand the menu.
  8. Click on Scripts & Plugins
  9. Select all options on this page.
  10. Click OK.


Macintosh:
 

You will need to perform the following adjustments:

 

Internet Explorer 5.x  Enable Java
  1. From the menu bar select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select the arrow next to Web Browser to expand the options
  3. Select Java
  4. Under Java Options select the option Enable Java
  5. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. From the menu bar select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select the arrow next to Receiving Files to expand the options
  3. Select Cookies
  4. Select the When receiving cookies option to Never Ask
  5. Click OK
Internet Explorer 6.x & 7.0 Enable Java
  1. From the menu bar select Explorer then choose Preferences
  2. Select the arrow next to Web Browser to expand the options
  3. Select Java
  4. Under Java Options select the option Enable Java
  5. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. From the menu bar select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select the arrow next to Receiving Files to expand the options
  3. Select Cookies
  4. Select the When receiving cookies option to Never Ask
  5. Click OK
Firefox 1.0 Enable Java
  1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences
  2. In the left-hand pane, click Web Features
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable Javascript checkboxes are selected
  4. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences
  2. In the left-hand pane, click Privacy
  3. To expand the Cookies section, click the arrow next to Cookies.
  4. Make sure one or both of the following checkboxes are selected:
    • Allow sites to set cookies
    • for the originating website only
  5. Click OK
Netscape 7.x & 8.0 Enable Java
  1. Select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select Advanced from the left-hand pane
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript boxes are checked
  4. Click OK

Enable Cookies

  1. Select Edit then choose Preferences
  2. Select the arrow next to Privacy & Security in the left-hand pane
  3. Select Cookies
  4. Select Enable cookies for the originating website only
  5. Click OK

 

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