Technical Requirements

This series of pages will test to see if you have the right kind of browser to run our instructional software. For most programs, we recommend the following minimum platform:


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 6 or earlier) do not work with our courses.

World Campus Technical Requirements

Operating SystemWindows 2000/XP, Vista, or Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (10.4 or higher recommended)
Processor1 GHz or higher
Memory256 MB of RAM
Hard Drive Space500 MB free disk space
BrowserWe recommend the latest Angel-supported version of Firefox or Internet Explorer. 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-insAdobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player (v7.0 or later) [Download from Adobe]
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft Office (2003 or later)
iTunes/Quicktime
Internet ConnectionBroadband (cable or DSL) connection required
PrinterAccess to graphics-capable printer
DVD-ROMRequired
Sound Card, Microphone, and SpeakersRequired
MonitorMonitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution)

Not sure if your computer is set up correctly? You can use the links below to test your settings:

  1. Adobe Acrobat
  2. Cookies
  3. Frames
  4. Java [this may take a minute to load.]
  5. JavaScript