Technical Requirements

Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled. Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows from Penn State web sites. Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript and caching, older versions of Internet Explorer (such as IE 7 or earlier) do not work with this course.

Computer Requirements for course
Operating System

Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (10.4 or higher recommended)

Processor

1 GHz or higher

Memory

256 MB of RAM

Hard Drive Space

500 MB free disk space

Browser

We recommend the following browsers:

SkillPort works best in Internet Explorer or Safari. Additional System Requirements can be found at http://ohr.psu.edu/learning/skillport/faq

Please note that if you are using Internet Explorer 7 it is recommended that you upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 in order to have the best experience throughout course

To determine if your browser fits this criteria and for advice on downloading a supported version, please refer to the following ITS knowledgebase article: http://kb.its.psu.edu/cms/article/6

Plug-ins

Adobe Reader [ Download from Adobe]
Flash Player (v7.0 or later) [Download from Adobe]

Internet Connection

Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required

Printer

Access to graphics-capable printer

Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers

Required

Monitor

Monitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution)