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Browser Requirements

The following operating systems and browsers are fully tested and certified by Blackboard:

  • Windows 2000 running Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 1.0.x
  • Windows XP running Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 1.0.x
  • Macintosh OS 10.3 running Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 1.2
  • Blackboard does not support any of the current AOL browsers. We strongly urge you NOT to use the AOL browser or the IE version that comes with AOL for Blackboard.

Please make sure that you have the most current browser updates and patches available.

  • You must have cookies enabled in your web browser. Blackboard uses cookies to track your progress through your classes. Most browsers are pre-configured with cookies enabled. For assistance, call the Help Desk at (270) 809-2346.
  • Your instructor may present materials that require the use of plug-ins such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. For direct links to popular plug-ins and add-ons, visit Plug-in Links.

You may check your computer's operating system and browser compatibility at http://campus.murraystate.edu/sniff/.