Technical Requirements
eCornell courses are designed to function using standards-compliant web browsers. These are the minimum supported system requirements:
Systems
A computer capable of playing audio, running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows 7 and newer
- Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
- Linux – chromeOS
A monitor with a resolution of at least 1024 by 768 pixels
(The canvas app is not supported, and not all elements of our courses are mobile-ready at this time)
Browsers
Any of the following browsers with JavaScript enabled are supported:
- Chrome (2 most recent versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (2 most recent versions)
- Apple Safari (2 most recent versions)
- Internet Explorer 11 – until 8/3/2019 (Windows only)
- Edge 42 and 44 (Windows only)
Safari and Edge are not supported for courses containing programming environments.
Plug-ins
- Adobe Flash Player 17+. If it’s not already installed, you can download a Flash Player for free.
- Adobe Reader 9+. If it’s not already installed, you can download Adobe Reader for free.
Internet Connection
A broadband Internet connection (cable modem, DSL, or LAN)
If your system is not on this list, or if you have any other technology questions, call our Help Desk at 1-800-801-0287 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States) to see how we can support you.