Minimum Hardware and Software for Blackboard

Below is a list of the Hardware and Software requirements to access Cameron Online course materials. Please see the software list below for a number of free downloads for required software.

Operating System:

Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, or 10.11
Chrome OS - Chromebook (Chrome Browser; features require NPAPI plug-ins are not supported)

Hardware:

Processor (CPU) with 2 gigahertz GHz frequency or above
A minimum of 2 GB of RAM
Monitor Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher
A minimum of 20 GB of available space on the hard disk
Internet Connection Broadband (hig-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 4 Mbps or higher
Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device
Sound card
Speakers or headphones
Strongly Recommended - Microphone and Webcam

Supported Browsers:

	Desktop Browser Version	Mobile Browser Version
Chrome	63+	63+
Edge	42+	38+
Firefox	57+	57+
Internet Explorer	Unsupported	Unsupported
Safari	12 +	with ios 11+

Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge do not support NPAPI-type plug-ins. This includes Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins.

Students using un-supported browsers may experience issues submitting assignments, quizzes, exams, as well as discussion board threads.

Browser Configuration:

Your browser must be configured properly as follows:

Strongly Recommended - add www.cameron.edu to trusted sites.
JavaScript must be enabled.
Cookies must be enabled.
Pop-up windows must be enabled.

Software:

Microsoft Office - a free copy of Office 365 can be obtained at http://office365.cameron.edu
Java - - To view and interact with all available blackboard applications.
Adobe Acrobat Reader - - Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files.
Adobe Flash Player - - Flash Player allows you to enjoy content with video, graphics and animation.