System Recommendations for Blackboard 8
To use UTC's online course delivery system (Blackboard), your system must meet minimal technical requirements, use a supported browser, and be configured properly for UTC Online. UTC Online's Blackboard version is Academic Suite Enterprise 8.0.475.0. UTC Online recommends all Windows and Mac users use the latest version of Firefox when accessing Blackboard.
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Suggested Minimum Platforms:
Platform: Windows XP or Vista; Macintosh OS X 10.4 or higher
Hardware: Click here for hardware recommendations from the IT Division
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, latest Java version (Windows | Mac)
Which Browsers Work With Blackboard?
certified: fully tested and supported
compatible: partially tested but should function properly
provisional: future technologies considered supported by Blackboard Support
Blackboard 8 Supported Browsers and Versions |
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| Windows XP | Internet Explorer 7 (compatible) Internet Explorer 8 (compatible) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (certified) |
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| Windows Vista (32-bit) |
Internet Explorer 7 (compatible) Internet Explorer 8 (certified) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (certified) |
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| Windows Vista (64-bit) |
Internet Explorer 7 (compatible) Internet Explorer 8 (compatible) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (compatible) |
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| Windows 7 | Internet Explorer 8 (compatible) |
Firefox 3.5.x (compatible) | ||
| Mac OS X 10.4 | Safari 3 (compatible) Safari 4 (compatible) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (compatible) |
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| Mac OS X 10.5 | Safari 3 (compatible) Safari 4 (compatible) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (compatible) |
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| Mac OS X 10.6 | Safari 3 (compatible) Safari 4 (certified) |
Firefox 3.0.x (compatible) Firefox 3.5.x (certified) |
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Browser Configuration for Blackboard
- JavaScript must be enabled (how to)
- Cookies must be enabled, including third-party cookies (how to)
- SSL must be enabled (how to)
- Pop-up windows need to be enabled for some functions in Blackboard, depending on how your instructor has set up various features such as tests (how to)
- If you wish to use the Chat feature in Blackboard, pop-up windows must be enabled.
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