Boston University Vista

System Requirements

Not all systems will be able to run Blackboard Vista. If your computer does not have the proper hardware or software, Blackboard Vista may run slowly or may not run at all.

Prior to using Blackboard Vista on your computer, compare your current system configuration with our system requirements below. If you need assistance finding your system configuration, click the appropriate operating system logo below.

Windows XP users Macintosh users
Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP SP 2
(Home or Pro)
Operating System: OS X (10.4)
Processor: 1.7 GHz Processor: 1.83 GHz
RAM: 1 GB Memory: 1 GB
Browser: Firefox 3.0
Internet Explorer 6 SP 3
or Internet Explorer 7
Browser: Firefox 3.0
Safari 3.0 to 3.2
Recommended System Requirements Recommended System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP SP 3
(Home or Pro)
or Windows Vista SP 2
Operating System: OS X 10.4 or OS X 10.5
Processor: 2 GHz or higher Processor: 2 GHz or higher
RAM: 2 GB or more Memory: 2 GB or higher
Browser: Firefox 3.0
Internet Explorer 7 SP3
or Internet Explorer 8
Browser: Firefox 3.0
Safari 3.0 to 3.2
 
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