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EAGLE Computer Requirements

Keep this information in mind so you will be able to insure your computers compatibility. It is your responsibility to maintain your computers functionality with EAGLE during the course of the semester.

Computer Specifications

EAGLE and its hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum compatibility and minimal requirements.
 

Screen Size
  • A minimum of 1024 x 600. That is the average size of a netbook. You probably won't want to view EAGLE on a smaller screen than that.
     
Mobile OS Native App Support
  • iOS 7 and newer
  • Android 2.3 and newer
     
Computer Speed and Processor
  • Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 2GHz processor
     
Internet Speed
  • Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments.
  • Minimum of 512kbps
     
Screen Readers
  • The latest versions of JAWS and VoiceOver
  • There is no screen reader support for Chrome
     
Browsers EAGLE Supports

Canvas supports the last two versions of every browser release:

We highly recommend updating to the newest version of whatever browser you are using as well as the most up-to-date plug-ins.
 

Required Plug-ins

To use all the features of Canvas, it's required that you download the plug-ins necessary for your computer. If you just downloaded a new browser, you don't need to worry about this, because the internet browser is up to date. If you already have one of the recommended browsers, it would be a good idea to make sure everything is current. Below is a list of plug-ins that you need.

     Adobe Flash    

     Adobe reader    

     java    

Adobe Flash

Adobe Reader

Java

Adobe Reader
Usually required to read PDF files. 
 
Java
 A free program that makes it possible for many communication features to work effectively. For example, Chat applets work on the Java platform. Without Java, Chat applications will not work in Canvas

 

Media Players

EAGLE may have videos made in various formats, so it is important to have all the required media players installed on your computer in order to view those properly.

Download the latest versions of popular media players: