Downloadable Software Resources for MUSO

Before using Blackboard it is necessary to set your computer up properly

Please note that Blackboard is only certified to work properly using the following Operating Systems:

• Windows XP/2000/Vista

• Macintosh Os X 10.3 (and later).

Any other operating systems (eg Linux) may not work on Blackboard.

MUSO Support is unable to support any problems with operating systems other than Windows / Mac.

While Blackboard will work with most common browsers, not all browsers are compatible.

For your computer to be compatible with Blackboard you will need to do the following:

1. Install Java (It is important that the correct version of Java is installed on your computer.)

2. Download a compatible internet browser (if required) and configure it for Blackboard

3. Turn off any pop-up blockers (eg Google / Yahoo / MSN Live Toolbars, firewalls and antivirus etc)

Please select your operating system:

Windows XP / Vista / 2000

Apple Macintosh (Os X 10.3 or Later)

The following Programs may be needed in order to view certain file types.

File Extention	File Type	Program Needed	Available for Download
.PDF	(Adobe) Portable Document	Acrobat Reader 9 (Recommended)
	Open Office - Free open-source office software suite
.PPT	Microsoft Power Point Presentation	Microsoft Power Point Viewer 2003
.DOC	Microsoft Word Document	Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 (Required if you do not have Microsoft Word installed)
.AVI, .MPG, .WMV, .MP4 etc	Most Media Files	Video Lan (VLC) Media Player	Windows MAC
.ASF, .WMA, .WMV, .WM, .AVI	Windows Media Player Multimedia File Formats	Windows Media Player 10
.RT, .RA, .RM, .RP, .RMVB	Real Player File Formats	Real Player
.DCR	Macromedia Plug Ins	Shockwave Player
.SWF	Macromedia Plug Ins	Flash Player
.AVI, .MPEG, .MOV, .WAV	QuickTime File Formats	QuickTime Player
.ZIP	Compressed Files	WinZip