Requirements
The following hardware and software are minimum specifications recommended for accessing Blackboard . Be sure to check the "Requirements" section in the orientation for other specific hardware and/or software your instructor may require.
Platform
• Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or ME. Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X
NOTE: There are known compatibility issues between Windows Vista and Blackboard. If you are using Windows Vista please be sure to notify your instructor.
Hardware
• 64 MB of RAM,
• 1 GB of free disk space
• Sound Card & Speakers
Software
• Word Processor - preferably MS Word 97 or higher
• Browser - MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, Netscape 7.0 or later
• **AOL users may have difficulty using Blackboard. If so, you will need to install Netscape or Internet Explorer and use to access your course. ( Please be advised that AOL email addresses are filtered at the state level and are not received at the community college level. If you have an AOL email account please setup another email account using a different email service (e.g. hotmail, yahoo, etc.). If you have any questions contact the Blackboard Help Desk.)
NOTE: JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled.
Internet Connectivity
• 56K Modem required
Some classes may require additional hardware and software.