Hardware / Software Requirements
The Blackboard system doesn't have specific hardware requirements - basically if you can run a fairly recent web browser, your computer will probably work. However, your experience will be better if your computer meets some minimum specifications.
PC Systems:
| Minimum PC Requirements | Suggested PC System |
| 500 MHz processor | 1 Ghz or faster processor |
| 128 MB RAM | 256 MB RAM or more |
| 20GB hard drive | 40 GB or larger hard drive |
| CD-ROM drive | DVD/CD-RW drive |
| 15" color monitor (1024x768 res.) | 17" color monitor (1024x768 res) |
| Windows 2000 or later | Windows XP Pro or Home |
| Microsoft Office 97 | Microsoft Office XP |
| Cable or DSL broadband connection | Printer |
| MS Internet Explorer, v. 6 or later | Scanner |
| Sound card, speakers/headphones | Web cam |
Macintosh Systems:
| Minimum Mac Requirements | Suggested Mac System |
| G3 processor | G4 processor |
| 128 MB RAM | 256 MB RAM or more |
| 256 MB RAM or more | 20 GB or larger hard drive |
| DVD/CD-ROM drive | DVE/CD-RW drive |
| Sound capabilities | Sound capabilities |
| 15" color monitor (1024 X 768 resolution) | 17" color monitor (1024 X 768 resolution) |
| Sound card, speakers, headphones | Sound card, speakers, headphones |
| Printer | Printer |
| Cable or DSL broadband connection | Scanner |
| Mac OS 9 or higher | Web cam |
| Microsoft Office 98 | Cable or DSL broadband connection |
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| Microsoft Office v.X |
Recommended Browsers:
Blackboard officially requires Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.2 on Mac, 5.5 or later on PC), Netscape (7.1 or later), or Apple Safari (1.1 or later, Mac only). Recent versions of Firefox and Mozilla will also work. See the Blackboard End User Configuration Guide.
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Media Viewers
Blackboard supports a number of media formats. You may need one or more of the following viewers to access certain content in Blackboard.
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Microsoft Office offers free viewers for users to view documents created by this product suite (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint). Below are the most widely used viewers:
For the full list of Microsoft Office Viewers, visit http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/9798/viewerscvt.aspx |
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QuickTime is a multimedia technology developed by Apple Computer, capable of handling various formats of digital video, sound, text, animation, music, and immersive panoramic (and sphere panoramic) images. Versions are available for both Mac and PC |
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Real Player allows you to view streaming media delivered using a RealNetworks server. Versions are available for Mac and PC |