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: www.mozilla.com/firefox
• Plug-ins:
  • For Windows:
    • Powerpoint Viewer for Windows
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows
    • Real Player for Windows
    • Macromedia Flash Player for Windows
    • Macromedia Shockwave Player for Windows
    • Java for Windows
    • Quicktime
  • For Mac:
    • Powerpoint Viewer for Mac
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader for Mac
    • Real Player for Mac
    • Macromedia Flash Player for Mac
    • Macromedia Shockwave Player for Mac
    • Java for Mac
• 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:
  • Windows7, 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 www.helpdesk@fresno.edu or by fax at 559-252-8847.