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Supported PC Operating Systems

Important Information regarding Windows XP SP3

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was released to the public on April 29. University IT has completed evaluation/testing of this release and recommends that you install this update. University IT has determined that there are no longer any compatibility issues with other University systems.

  • Important information regarding Vista
  • Windows 2000 (limited)
  • Windows ME "Millenium Edition" (limited - students only)
  • Windows XP Home (limited - students only)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3
  • Windows Vista (limited - students only)
  • Evaluation of Windows XP
  • Windows Automatic Update

Supported Mac Operating Systems- Supported by the IT Center

At this time, University IT recommends that you wait to install Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and on production machines until your Desktop Liaison or other IT providers can ensure other applications won't be impacted by the new OS. University IT will test and release information regarding the compatibility with other University systems. Please note, University IT continues to provide support for Mac OS 10.5.x and OS 10.4.x. The IT Center will provide basic support whenever possible.

For assistance contact the IT Center x5-2000

 

** Classic support will be limited to "best effort" for the following applications:

  • Filemaker 5.5, 6, 7, 8

# Internet Explorer for the Mac is not secure, and therefore not supported.

## Netscape is no longer supported by Mozilla. Please use the free download for Firefox.

 

       

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