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Computer Requirements
Technical Requirements
The following basic requirements are recommended for UND courses.
- Active E-mail Account
- Admitted UND students are required to use their official UND student email
- Operating System
- Windows (XP, Vista, and 7)
- Macintosh (10.5 or Higher)
Internet Connection
- Wireless and satellite connections should not be used when taking exams or quizzes on Blackboard.
- Wireless and satellite connections do not work with Live Web courses. If your class meets synchronously (live) using Adobe Connect, Wimba, or Blackboard Collaborate, please make arrangements to connect directly to the modem/router before participating in the live class. Wireless connections will not be supported and any exceptions must be approved by the instructor of the course.
- Minimum of DSL/Cable (512kbps) is recommended. To check your Internet connection speed, go here: http://speedtest.net
- For more information about UND Network Connections, please visit:
http://und.edu/tech-support/students/network-access-students.cfm
Additional Software
- Word Processing Software (recommend: Microsoft Word - available for purchase from the UND Bookstore, Microsoft.com, or accessible on Citrix)
- We currently recommend the 32-bit version of Microsoft Office (64-bit may be incompatable with some applications)
Free Software Downloads:
- Adobe Flash Player
- Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9 or newer
- Real Video Player
- Apple QuickTime
- Apple iTunes
- PowerPoint Viewer (If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint.)
- Word Viewer (If you do not have Microsoft Word.)
- Java - Follow these steps to check your current version of Java and remove any previous versions. Note: These steps may differ slightly depending on your version of Windows.
- Go to www.java.com and click on "Free Java Download."
- Download the updated version of Java if needed. Once the new Java version is installed (if needed) proceed to the next step.
- Click the Start button and go to the Control Panel.
- Depending on your Windows version and setup, double click on "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features."
- Look for Java, J2se, Jre. Uninstall any previous versions by right clicking on the old version and selecting Uninstall.
- Additional information on Java can be found here:
http://java.com/en/download/faq/whatis_java.xml
Blackboard Supported Web Browser/Operating System - Updated 1/10/13
- Certified: fully tested and supported.
- Compatible: partially tested but should function properly.
- Provisional: future technologies considered supported by Blackboard Support.
- Unsupported: either impossible or not tested.
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
|
Internet Explorer® 9 |
Internet Explorer® 8 |
Firefox (Final |
Firefox 3.6 |
Chrome |
|
|
Windows® XP (32-bit) |
Unsupported |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
|
Windows Vista® (32-bit) |
Certified |
Compatible |
Certified |
Compatible |
Compatible |
|
Windows Vista® (64-bit) |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
|
Windows 7® (32-bit) |
Certified |
Compatible |
Certified |
Compatible |
Certified |
|
Windows 7® (64-bit) |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Apple® Mac OS® Operating System
|
Safari®5.1 |
Safari®5.0 |
Safari®4.0 |
Firefox (Final |
Firefox 3.6 |
Chrome |
|
|
Mac OSX 10.5 "Leopard®" |
Unsupported |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
|
Mac OSX 10.6 "Snow Leopard®" |
Certified |
Certified |
Compatible |
Certified |
Compatible |
Certified |
|
Mac OSX 10.7 "Lion" |
Certified |
Unsupported |
Unsupported |
Certified |
Unsupported |
Certified |
Please Note:
- 64-bit browsers may not be compatible with some applications.
- Internet Explorer 8 and 9 are tested in Standards Mode. Some known issues can be resolved by using Compatibility Mode (emulates IE7 behavior).
- Both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have moved to a rapid release cycle. At the time of testing, Chrome 10.0 and Firefox 4.0 were the latest available versions. Since then, new stable versions have been released and widely adopted. Blackboard is supporting all newer stable versions of Chrome and Firefox. *
When using Internet Explorer, you may receive a pop-up window asking if you would like to display only secure items. This is due to SSL encryption within Bb. Be sure to select "No" to ensure that all content is properly displayed within Blackboard. This is specific to Internet Explorer and should not occur in other web browsers.
No Longer Supported By Blackboard
- Internet Explorer 6 and 7
- Firefox 1.x, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5
- Safari 2.0, 3.x (or any version on Windows)
- Mac OSX 10.4 "Tiger"
- Java 5
Additional Tech Requirements for Online and Distance Education Courses
Live Web courses may have these additional requirements, please check with your instructor.
- USB/Firewire Web Camera
- USB Stereo Headset/Microphone (Volume control recommended; WebCam Mic NOT recommended.)
Program Specific Requirements
Some degree programs require additional or different technologies. If you are unsure, please contact your instructor or the program coordinator.
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Instructional Design & Technology (IDT)
- Video Card (512MB of VRAM Radeon, Nvidia, or equivalent).
- Mac must have an Intel processor.
-
Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP)
- Scanner: used for scanning homework assignments
- In rare cases, an Intel-Based Mac may not be supported for viewing the recorded lectures. Contact technical support for more information.
If your course syllabus references a technology level, such as A, B, C, or D, please refer to your instructor or program coordinator for more information on the additional tech requirements for your course/program.