Technical Requirements
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3 upgrade may be downloaded at www.microsoft.com), Microsoft Windows XP, or a later operating system.
- Processor: 133 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor; Pentium IV recommended
- Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) for the operating system, plus an additional 8 MB of RAM for each program running simultaneously
- Hard-Disk Space: 245 MB of available hard-disk space with 115 MB on the hard disk where the operating system is installed
- Monitor: Super VGA (800 x 600) or a higher resolution monitor with 256 colors
- CD-ROM drive: 12X or higher (DVD-ROM drive recommended)
- Mouse: Microsoft mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or a compatible pointing device
- Audio: Sound Card with Speakers (or headphones)
- Browser and Operating System: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (IE 6) works best with Blackboard on computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you don’t already have IE 6, you may download it at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp. Depending on your platform, certain browsers are certified, while others are at least compatible.
- Browser settings: JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled. Mail preferences should be set to open “Mail To” commands.
- Internet connection: 56K modem or better. (Cable or DSL is highly recommended. Please check with your cable or phone provider for accessibility.) [NOTE: If your current service is AOL, you can not use the AOL browser for Blackboard. You must download Internet Explorer 6.]
- Required Software: Microsoft Office Version 1997 or higher is compatible. Microsoft Office 2003 recommended.
- Required Plug-Ins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player or equivalent, QuickTime plug-in, Flash 6.0 plug-in. Plug-in Test Page.
- Anti-virus software: Norton’s Antivirus. Your virus software should be set to auto-update. This is for your own protection and the protection of others. Online courses involve much file sharing, which increases your risk of computer virus infection. Anti-virus software will help protect your computer in case of exposure to a computer virus. If your virus software has not been updated on at least a monthly basis is it not protecting your system.
NOTE: Microsoft Office 2003 and Norton Anti-virus are available through
the Loyola University New Orleans bookstore at a highly discounted rate.
You may contact the bookstore at (504) 865-3262 or toll-free at 1-800-488-6257.