Browser Configuration
UT TeleCampus courses make extensive use of Java, JavaScript, browser plug-ins, helper applications and cookies. It is essential that you have these elements installed, enabled, and configured properly in your web browser for optimal viewing and functionality of the content of your online course.
Use the Browser Checker tool to check that these elements and other settings for your web browser are configured correctly.
Use the Browser Checker tool to check that these elements and other settings for your web browser are configured correctly.
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Browser Configuration | Plug-ins and Helper Apps | Unsupported Browsers
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Plug-ins and Helper Applications
A plug-in is a third-party software product that is integrated int a Web browser to extend its capabilities. A helper application provides similar capabilities to a browser plug-in, but runs as an external application and typically launches another window for viewing.
Click the icons below to install the plug-ins and helper applications required for your TeleCampus course.
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader allows you to view, save, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player allows you to view content created with Flash such as interactive web applications and animations.
Adobe Shockwave Player
Adobe Shockwave Player allows you to view content created with Macromedia Director such as games and interactive 3D simulations.
Sun Java
Sun Java Runtime Engine (JRE) allows you to use interactive tools on the web.
QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player allows Mac and Windows users to play back audio and video files.
RealPlayer
RealPlayer allows you to view and listen to streaming video and audio.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen and download streaming video and audio.
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Unsupported Browsers
America Online (AOL), Prodigy, Juno, MSN, Yahoo and other Internet Service Providers (ISPs), provide their own internal and proprietary web browsers. These browsers may not be compatible with UTTC courses. We strongly recommend downloading and installing one of the Blackboard supported browsers listed above to ensure optimal functionality with the elements of your online course.
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Browser Configuration
Browser Configuration | Plug-ins and Helper Apps | Unsupported Browsers
| click the version of your browser to open the guide | PC | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | 6.0 | |
| Netscape | 8.0 | |
| Firefox | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Safari | 2.0 |
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Plug-ins and Helper Applications
A plug-in is a third-party software product that is integrated int a Web browser to extend its capabilities. A helper application provides similar capabilities to a browser plug-in, but runs as an external application and typically launches another window for viewing.
Click the icons below to install the plug-ins and helper applications required for your TeleCampus course.
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader allows you to view, save, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player allows you to view content created with Flash such as interactive web applications and animations.
Adobe Shockwave Player
Adobe Shockwave Player allows you to view content created with Macromedia Director such as games and interactive 3D simulations.
Sun Java
Sun Java Runtime Engine (JRE) allows you to use interactive tools on the web.
QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player allows Mac and Windows users to play back audio and video files.
RealPlayer
RealPlayer allows you to view and listen to streaming video and audio.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen and download streaming video and audio.
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Unsupported Browsers
America Online (AOL), Prodigy, Juno, MSN, Yahoo and other Internet Service Providers (ISPs), provide their own internal and proprietary web browsers. These browsers may not be compatible with UTTC courses. We strongly recommend downloading and installing one of the Blackboard supported browsers listed above to ensure optimal functionality with the elements of your online course.
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