System Requirements

 

Operating Systems and Browsers

MyBcommLab 2012 Users

Operating System	Version	Browser
Microsoft Windows	Windows 7	Firefox 11 and up Chrome 15,16 Internet Explorer 9
	Windows Vista	Firefox 11 and up Chrome 15,16 Internet Explorer 9
	Windows XP	Firefox 11 and up Chrome 15,16
Mac OS	10.7 (Lion)	Safari 5.1 Chrome 15,16 Firefox 11 and up
	10.6.8 (Snow Leopard)	Safari 5.1 Firefox 11 and up

MyBcommLab New Design Users

Operating System	Version	Browser
Microsoft Windows	Windows 7	Internet Explorer 9 Firefox 6.2 and up (Student Users Only)*
	Windows Vista	Internet Explorer 9 Firefox 6.2 and up (Student Users Only)*
	Windows XP	Firefox 6.2 and up (Student Users Only)*
Mac OS*	10.6.x	Safari 5 and up Firefox 6.2 and up

*Firefox Users: Students are able to log in and view MyLab courses using the Firefox browser. Instructors need to use an alternate supported browser.

*Chrome Users: You cannot log in or view MyLab New Design courses using the Chrome browser.

*Macintosh® OS 10.7 is not fully supported. If you have issues accessing features within your course, please use a supported operating system.

Note: mylabs require that JavaScript is enabled in your web browser. More information on enabling Java in your browser is provided on the Pearson Customer Technical Support site.

Important Browser Setting Information

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Internet Connection

• Broadband connection (cable or DSL) or higher recommended
• Dial-up/56K modem minimum requirement

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Screen Resolution

• PC: Optimized for use at 1024x768
• Mac: Optimized for use at 1280x960

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Players & Plug-ins

• Adobe Flash player 10.2 or higher (Flash Player 10.2 minimum is required for eText access - Flash Player 11.1 or newer is recommended)
• Adobe Reader
• QuickTime

Note: you may need additional plug-ins and players to view and interact with the content assigned by your instructor within MyBCommLab. Consult your instructor if you have questions.

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