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Computing Recommendations and Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows XP. The use of Windows 95, 98, Me, or 2000 are strongly discouraged for security reasons.
  • Mac OS X version 10.3. The use of Mac OS 7, 8, and 9 are strongly discouraged.

Software Compatibility

  • To access many university resources, including Oncourse CL, you must use one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0 and newer; Firefox 2.0 and newer

  • To share documents (such as PowerPoint presentations or Word documents) with those who may not yet be using Office 2007, choose Save As... and save your document in the 97-2003 document format.

  • If your computer is running the Norton Internet Security or other personal firewall product and you experience problems accessing Oncourse CL's Course or Web Content tool, you may temporarily disable the security application (NOT your virus protection software) while working within the course or configure it to allow all cookies from "iupui.edu".

Browser Settings

In order to access Oncourse CL, your browser must have both cookies and Javascript enabled, which are default settings in the browsers.

Monitor Settings

The monitor screen resolution for optimal use in Oncourse CL is 1024 x 768.

Browser Plug-ins

Plugins are software components that are installed within the browsers themselves to enable richer Web experiences. The plug-ins listed below are the more common ones used by Web sites. Most browers already have these installed. To upgrade versions, visit the Web site by clicking the name of the application in the list below.

Purchasing Software and Hardware

Students admitted to the university and possessing a valid university Network ID may download or purchase software at great discounts:

  • Download computing applications free of charge from IUware after logging in with your university Network ID.
  • Purchase software through the Indiana University Bookstore.
  • Order IUware software via mail-in order from the IUWare Online Off Campus Ordering Web site, if you are not able to visit a bookstore in person.

For information on purchasing hardware, hardware recommendations, and special pricing available on new computers and peripherals, review the ComputerGuide.