Ottawa University Online System Requirements
Students are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to the course start date. Some courses may have additional hardware or software requirements. Please contact the instructor for additional information.
| Hardware: | Intel compatible processor running at 350 Mhz or faster |
| 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM preferred) | |
| 1 GB disk space ( some courses may require more if additional software installation if required) | |
| Printer (or reliable access to one) | |
| CD-ROM drive | |
| Headset or speakers connected to your computer | |
| Software: | Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) 2000 or higher |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/desktopsolutions.html) | |
| Flash Player (free download available at www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/) | |
| Java (needed for Virtual Chat in Blackboard) | |
| PC download at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp | |
| Mac download at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/java.html | |
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Internet |
Account with an Internet Service Provider (addtional fees may apply) |
| Broadband, satellite or local area network access to the Internet (dial-up connection is not recommended) |
Browser Capability for Blackboard Version 7.3
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Windows OS |
Browser |
Mac OS |
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Vista |
XP |
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10.2 |
10.3 |
10.4 |
10.5 |
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Yes |
Yes |
Internet Explorer 7.0 |
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Yes |
Internet Explorer 6.0 |
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Yes |
Yes |
Firefox 2.0 |
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C |
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Firefox 1.5 |
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C |
Yes |
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Safari 3.0 |
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C |
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Safari 2.0 |
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Yes |
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Safari 1.2 |
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Yes |
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Safari 1.0 |
C |
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Key:
C = Compatible - key application areas tested
YES = Certified - fully tested and supported
[Firefox 3.0 is NOT currently supported.]
Last updated: August 21, 2008
FAQs
Why do I have to use Microsoft Office Suite for my class work?
This is the approved software of the University. Your class work will be built on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Although some of the professors might be able to read other formats, we can not guarantee that. For that reason the Office Suite is required.
I need to buy the Office Suite. What do you recommend?
If you are a member of one of the wholesale clubs check there. Most of them sell a students edition for around $130.00. MBS direct, our bookstore supplier, has the student edition for sale.