What are the recommended computer requirements to access Blackboard?
(keyword: computer requirements)
128 MB of RAM.
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP with the latest critical updates, or Microsoft Vista with the latest critical updates. (note: you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using Vista as described above.)
Internet Explorer XP 7.0 with the default settings. (note: you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using Internet Explorer 7.)
Microsoft Office XP and 2003 with the latest critical updates.
In addition, you might need the following software installed:
Adobe Acrobat Reader - download it here for FREE
Macromedia Flash Player - download it here for FREE
Note: If you do not want the Yahoo Tool Bar for your browser, uncheck the box BEFORE you download.
Real Player - download it here for FREE
Note: An "installer" program will download first, then you will be prompted to actually download the player.
Quick Time Player - download the Windows version here for FREE
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Windows Media Player - download it here for FREE
** Note: You can buy Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 at the UT Tyler bookstore at an affordable price.