Blackboard CE 8 System Requirements and Recommendations
Minimum System Requirements | System Recommendations
Blackboard CE 8 Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP
Supported Browsers
- Internet Explorer 6.0
- Internet Explorer 7.0
- Firefox 2.0
- Firefox 3.0
Java
- You should be running the most recent version of Java.
Vista
Supported Browsers
- Internet Explorer 7.0
- Firefox 2.0
- Firefox 3.0 (Firefox 3.0 is only certified for CE/Vista systems running version 8.0.2 (8.0 Service Pack 2) and higher.)
Unsupported Browsers
- Internet Explorer 6
Java
- You should be running the most recent version of Java.
Additional Notes
- For more detailed information see Blackboard Supported Browsers
MAC 0S 10.4, 10.5
Supported Browsers
- Safari 3.0
- Safari 3.1
- Firefox 2.0
Unsupported Browsers
- Safari 3.2
- Firefox 3.0
Java
- You should be running the most recent version of Java.
Additional Notes
- Safari 2.0 is compatible with Mac OS 10.3
- For more detailed information see Blackboard Supported Browsers
Blackboard CE 8 System Recommendations
Browser Plug-ins
In addition to the minimum system requirements need to access Blackboard, you may also need additional browser plug-ins to view some of the content.
Common plug-ins include:
Internet Connection
Although you can connect to Blackboard using a dial-up Internet connection, faster connection speeds, such as cable or DSL connections, are recommended.
Office Applications
Some course materials and assignment submissions are made available in office document formats, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Free Viewers and office applications
Purchase Microsoft Office
How do I set Internet Explorer 9 into compatibility view?
- Start Internet Exporer 9.
- On the Menu bar, click on Tools.
- On the Tools menu, click on Compatibility View Settings.
- In the Add this website: field type nmsu.edu.
- Click the Add button.
- Click the Close button.
- Close Internet Exporer 9 and then reopen it.
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