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Technology Requirements

Computer Specifications
 
Now that you're sure Broward College's online program is for you, it's time to find out if your computer is ready, too.    

System and Software Requirements for D2L 

Operating System​

PC

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Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, or 7
Windows 7 recommended

​Mac

    

Mac OS X

Browser​ ​Firefox 5.0 or higher, 7.0 recommended
Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
Download version 9 (recommended)		 ​Safari 4.0 or higher
Firefox 5.0 or higher, 7.0 recommended
JAVA​ ​Java 6.0.x
Download 6.0 version 31 (recommended)		 ​Java SE 6.0 update 26
Download 1.6.0_26 (recommended)
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The following are true for both PC and Mac​
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​Internet ​56K modem, but cable modem or DSL is recommended 
RAM 512 MB, 1 GB preferred​ ​
Processor ​1.0 GHz or higher ​ ​
Video​ ​SVGA monitor with minimum resolution of 800 x 600, with 1024 x 768 or greater recommended
JavaScript ​ ​Enabled
Cookies​ ​Enabled
Mobile Web​ ​iOS 3 or 4 (Safari), Android 1.5 and 2.1, Blackberry 6
 
 
D2L System Check

The D2L login page has a system check that ensures your computer is properly configured and verifies the browser version and browser settings including JavaScript and Cookies. Run this system check early so that you have enough time to resolve any issues before your online classes begin.​

  


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