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System Requirements




To work with CourseCompass, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

Operating Systems Browsers*
PC Windows XP Firefox 2.0
Internet Explorer, Version 6.0
Internet Explorer, Version 7.0
Netscape Navigator, Version 7.2
Windows Vista Firefox 2.0
Internet Explorer, Version 7.0
Mac Macintosh OS 10.4 Firefox 2.0
Safari 2.0
Netscape Navigator, Version 7.2
Macintosh OS 10.5 Safari 3.1

Note: The Safari 2.0 and Netscape browsers are not supported in some MyLab products, such as MyMathLab, MyEconLab, and MyAccountingLab. See MyLab Requirements.

* If you have earlier versions of these browsers, you can download a newer version from the appropriate manufacturer's website: AOL and AT&T Yahoo users: You cannot view CourseCompass using the AOL or AT&T Yahoo browsers. You can, however, use AOL or AT&T Yahoo as your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet, and then open one of the supported browsers within AOL or AT&T Yahoo to access CourseCompass.

Vista, Firefox, and Safari users: Although the platform on which CourseCompass is built (Blackboard 6.2.3.23) has not been certified by Blackboard for use with the Vista operating system and the Firefox and Safari browsers, a subset of CourseCompass features have been tested with and do support the configurations shown in the preceding table.


Connection speed

CourseCompass requires an Internet connection with a minimum connection speed of 28.8 kbps (kilobits per second). The faster your connection, the faster you will be able to view this site and some of your course's content. If you are experiencing slow download times, you may need a faster connection. In this case, contact your school's technology department.


Browser settings: Cookies and JavaScript options

CourseCompass uses cookies and JavaScript technology. Both of these features must be turned on in your browser, and are usually turned on by default. For instructions on how to view or change these browser options, see your browser Help.


MyLab Requirements

Some course and multimedia components—such as MyMathLab, MyEconLab, and MyAccountingLab—have specific operating system and browser requirements. Please check your specific product's requirements to ensure you can work successfully in an individual course.

Additional software

To use multimedia material provided with some courses, you may also need to download and install additional software. If you're uncertain whether you'll need these resources, you can open your course and see what it requires. Note that not all plug-ins are supported by all browsers.

Depending on the requirements for your course, you may be prompted to install:
  • The player window that you use to answer questions online, such as the MathXL Player, the MyEconLab Player, and so on.
  • Adobe® Flash™ - Needed to run the player window in most courses and to view some tutorial videos.
  • Adobe® Reader® - Needed to view online CourseCompass guides and other PDF documents.
  • Adobe Shockwave® - Needed to view animations in some courses.
  • Apple® QuickTime® - Needed to view the tutorial videos and animations that accompany your course, or hear audio files in any of 30 audio, video, and image formats, including Flash.
  • Java™ plug-in - Needed to view the Virtual Classroom and Chat sessions in CourseCompass.
  • RealNetworks® RealPlayer™ - Needed to watch streamed media animations in some courses.
  • TestGen Player plug-in - Needed to view and take online TestGen tests in CourseCompass.

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