Browser Compatibility

The following describes which versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator have been Certified for use with Blackboard Learning System 6.  Also indicated are versions that may be Compatible, but have not been Certified.  Certified configurations are indicated by a red "X" and have undergone a thorough set of tests conducted by Blackboard Quality Assurance and are 100% supported by Blackboard Product Support. Compatible configurations, indicated by a "C", should function properly, but are not fully supported. Blackboard recommends that users adhere to the Certified configurations.

Classification is based on the operating system you are using.  Locate below the OS which you are using, then review the configuration information.

	Internet Explorer			Netscape Navigator
	5.2	5.5	6.0	4.78	7.1
Windows 2000		X	X	C	X
Windows XP		C	X	C	X
Mac OS X.2	X			C	X
Mac OS X.3	C			C	X

Note:  Other browser/OS configurations may work, but have not been tested by Blackboard for certification or compatibility.  Regardless of what Internet Service Provider (ISP) you use, Blackboard recommends using one of the above certified browsers when using Blackboard.  Other browser's may work, but have not been approved for use with Blackboard.

To use one of the recommended browsers, simply minimize the default browser that opens upon connection to your ISP, open one of the recommended browsers and then go to Blackboard and login.