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Computer Internet Browser and System Requirements for D2L

In order to have efficient use of the D2L system, your computer must meet minimum specifications.  The entries in bold are recommended configurations.  If you are not sure of your computer's capabilities or configurations, please consult your local computer service outlet.

Component
Windows
Mac
Internet Browser (Windows) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Mozilla.Com Firefox 1.5 or higher
Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher

Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher
Mozilla.Com Firefox 1.5 or higher

Apple Safari  is NOT supported
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Vista
Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
Mac OS X
Mac OS9 or OSX
System Memory
1GB (Vista)
512 MB or higher (XP, Me, NT, 2000)

512MB or higher (OS X)

Internet Connection
Broadband DSL or Cable-Modem strongly recommended
56kbs dial-up modem
Broadband DSL or Cable-Modem strongly recommended
56kbs dial-up modem
Audio
Sound Card and Speakers
Also Recommended: Computer headphones with microphone
Sound Card and Speakers
Also Recommended: Computer headphones with microphone
Video
SVGA or XVGA monitor capable of displaying 800x600 resolution in thousands of colors
SVGA or XVGA monitor capable of displaying 800x600 resolution in thousands of colors
Software
Microsoft Word
or OpenOffice.Org Writer
Recommended: Microsoft PowerPoint or OpenOffice.Org Impress
Microsoft Word
or OpenOffice.Org Writer
Recommended: Microsoft PowerPoint or OpenOffice.Org Impress
JavaScript
Enabled
Download the Java Runtime Environment from
http://www.sun.com/downloads/
and find section "Java Software for your Browser"
Enabled
Download the Java Runtime Environment from
http://www.sun.com/downloads/
and find section "Java Software for your Browser"
Cookies Enabled

Internet Explorer, choose
TOOLS > INTERNET OPTIONS > PRIVACY
and set the slider to MEDIUM.

Netscape Navigator, choose
TOOLS > OPTIONS > PRIVACY and in the section for Cookies, checkmark both [X] Accept Cookies From Sites, [X] For the Originating Site Only, and then also choose KEEP UNTIL: I CLOSE NAVIGATOR.

Enabled

Netscape Navigator, choose
TOOLS > OPTIONS > PRIVACY and in the section for Cookies, checkmark both [X] Accept Cookies From Sites, [X] For the Originating Site Only, and then also choose KEEP UNTIL: I CLOSE NAVIGATOR.

Popup Blocker set "Popup Blocker > Allowed Sites" to include:
*.mnscu.edu
*.sctc.edu
d2l.custhelp.com

Internet Explorer, choose
TOOLS > POPUP BLOCKER > POPUP BLOCKER SETTINGS
and then enter each address above separately (enter the site, then press ADD, then repeat for other sites).
set "Popup Blocker > Allowed Sites" to include:
*.mnscu.edu
*.sctc.edu
d2l.custhelp.com

Netscape Navigator, choose
TOOLS > OPTIONS > CONTENT and checkmark the option [X] Block Pop-Up Windows, and then press the associated EXCEPTIONS button to include the addresses above





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