OAK: Compatibility Matrix

Current Blackboard Version: Bb 9.1 SP 8 (9.1.82223.0)

Important: This page lists the browsers that Blackboard has tested. Though OAK may work with other browsers, you should not assume that all features will work correctly. For more information regarding browser settings, please refer to the Browser Settings Guide. Check your browser again.

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Windows Operating Systems

	Internet Explorer		Firefox		Chrome
	9	8	Final *	3.6	Stable**
XP (32-bit)
Vista (32-bit)
Vista (64-bit)
Win 7 (32-bit)
Win 7 (64-bit)

Mac Operating Systems

	Safari			Firefox		Chrome
	5.0	5.0	4.0	Final*	3.6	Stable**
OSX 10.5 "Leopard"
OSX 10.6 "Snow Leopard"
OSX 10.7 "Lion"

Notes:

Blackboard has conducted testing using the Final Release Channel of Firefox* (Firefox 9) and the Stable Channel of Chrome** (Chrome 16) during testing of this release.
Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible. JAWS for Windows 11 and 12 were used during accessibility testing.
Blackboard Learn requires the latest version of Sun JRE 6. The JRE can be downloaded from http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp.
Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9 are tested in Standards Mode. Some known issues can be resolved by using Compatibility Mode (emulates IE7 behavior).

No longer supported:

Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7
Firefox 1.x, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5
Safari 2.0 and 3.x
Mac OSX 10.4 “Tiger”
Java 5

KEY
	Certified: Fully Tested and Supported
	Compatible: Key Applications Tested, but Not Fully Supported
	Not Supported: Key Applications do not Function Properly
	Provisional: Testing and Support are Pending

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Important Dates

Sunday, April 21:
CANCELLED

May 12-13:
OAK Maintenance and Upgrade

Sunday, June 16:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance

Sunday, July 21:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance

Sunday, August 18:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance