System Requirements
A note about upgrades
There is a veritable plethora of software version combinations available to Web users. While
it would be nice to "support them all," it is impossible to do so. Upgraded software is available
to everyone, therefore, it is most practical to support the current latest versions of all software
required for use with this web site.
In some cases, certain older versions of software are so ubiquitous that effort has been made to assure
backward compatibility (particularly, in the case of Internet Explorer version 6). In most cases, however,
the versions older than those listed on this page can have problems and are not considered compatible with
this web site.
As upgrades become available, they will be tested for support with this site. Once the site has been
validated with the upgraded version, the older version will no longer be supported. Users will be expected
to obtain and install the upgraded version. The versions of software currently tested and supported will
be listed on this technical help page.
Apple QuickTime
This site delivers video content via the Apple® QuickTime™ plug-in.
The following version is currently supported:
- Apple QuickTime Plug-in, version 7.2
Previous versions of the QuickTime plug-in are not supported. The upgraded version of QuickTime
may be downloaded by clicking here:
Trouble playing movies within the online course:
If you cannot watch the movies, usually displayed in the upper-left portion of the web browser screen, then you
may have an older version of QuickTime installed, or some other problem with the QuickTime plug-in. Visit the following
web site to resolve problems with your QuickTime plug-in:
Apple QuickTime Troubleshooting
Adobe Flash
This site delivers multimedia content via the Adobe® Flash™ Player plug-in.
The following version is currently supported:
- Adobe Flash Player, version 9
Previous versions of Flash are not supported. The upgraded version
may be downloaded by clicking here:
Trouble using multimedia presentations within the online course:
If you cannot access multimedia presentations within the online course, then you
may have an older version of Flash installed, or some other problem with the Flash Player plug-in. Visit the following
web site to resolve problems with your Flash Player plug-in:
Adobe Flash Player Check
Adobe Acrobat
This site delivers published print media via Adobe® Reader™.
The following version is currently supported:
Previous versions of Adobe Reader are not supported. The upgraded version
may be downloaded by clicking here:
Trouble viewing published print media within the online course:
If you cannot access published print media (.pdf files) within the online course, then you
may have an older version of Adobe Reader installed, or some other problem with the Adobe Reader plug-in. Visit the
link above to make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Web Browsing Devices
The courses on this web site are intended for use on personal computers such as a laptop, PC, or Mac. It may
be possible to use this site on some other type of web browsing device, but such use is not supported.
Use of this site on PDA's, cell phones, and similar portable devices is not supported.
Accessibility
This web site has been designed to conform with published standards concerning Web accessibility. However,
it is not possible for the publisher to test and validate functionality with all accessibility devices or
software. If you need help accessing this web site, please contact our technical support via telephone at
888-654-5327.
Operating Systems
The following computer operating systems have been tested and are supported:
- Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista
- Apple Mac OSX
Although the site may work with other computer operating systems, it is impractical to test and support every
operating system available to computer users today. The online courses are developed in compliance with
published Web standards, and therefore, should be compatible with
any operating system that conforms to the same standards. If you are having difficulty with any of the features in the online
courses, please make sure you are using one of the tested and supported operating systems.
Web Browsers
The following web browsers have been tested and are supported. Clicking these links will take you
to the upgrade site for each browser:
Although the site may work with other web browsers, it is impractical to test and support every
browser available to computer users today. The online courses are developed in compliance with
published Web standards, and therefore, should be compatible with
any browser that conforms to the same standards. If you are having difficulty with any of the features in the online
courses, please make sure you are using one of the tested and supported web browsers.
JavaScript Support
JavaScript is Disabled
These online courses take advantage of the latest innovations in web browser technology
using AJAX scripting methods. In order to use these courses you must enable your
browser's JavaScript support for this web site.
This web site does not utilize spyware or any other software that may compromise your
computer or the security of data stored on your computer.
Your personal information is protected at Viterbo University by the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (US CFR 20.31.III.4.1232g). We will not
use your information for any purpose other than that which is required by this website to
support your completion of this course for college credit.
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If you have turned off or disabled your browser's support of cookies, you will not be able to use the site.
Most particularly, you will
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