System Requirements for Online Learning

In order to successfully participate in online courses, you will need the following technology and system requirements.

Technology Requirements

• Computer or laptop (Windows or Mac will work)
• High-speed Internet connection

System Requirements

• Internet Browser:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or above or Firefox (This browser is highly recommended for both Windows and Mac users.) Free download: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
• Plug-ins:

• For Windows:	For Mac:
  Powerpoint Viewer for Windows	Powerpoint Viewer for Mac
  Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows	Adobe Acrobat Reader for Mac
  Real Player for Windows	Real Player for Mac
  Macromedia Flash Player for Windows	Macromedia Flash Player for Mac
  Macromedia Shockwave Player for Windows	Macromedia Shockwave Player for Mac
  Java for Windows	Java for Mac
  Quicktime

• Notes:
• AOL users: Do not use AOL browser.
• Internet Explorer can potentially cause running errors.
• Opera and Safari will not show build-in html editor in Moodle.
• Windows:
• Windows XP or Vista, high speed connection to the Internet
• Macintosh:
• Mac OS X and a high speed connection to the Internet

Pop-up Blockers

• These programs can interfere with opening video clips, bulletin boards, seeing images during tests and accessing your course grades. If you have pop-up blockers installed, you may need to disable them. You may use the following links to help with disabling your pop-up blocker:
• How to Disable Pop-up Blockers
• Popup Blockers

If you have additional questions regarding system requirements, please contact the Helpdesk at 559-453-3410 or at helpdesk@fresno.edu or by fax at 559-252-8847.