System Requirements
Operating Systems and Browsers
For individual use, a broadband (cable/DSL) or greater internet connection is recommended. For district implementation, please complete the online IRC and a Pearson Sales Engineer will work with you to determine the best implementation option to meet the needs of your district.
The following operating systems and browsers are supported:
| Operating Systems | Browsers |
| Windows XP(SP3) | Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0 |
| Windows Vista(SP1) | Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0 |
| Windows 7 | Internet Explorer 8.0 |
| Macintosh OSX 10.5.7 | Safari 4.0 |
To check your operating system, turn on your computer and look for information on your operating system as the computer boots up. You can also find this information in your computer settings. For example,if you have a PC you can look at View System Information in My Computer, which is accessible from the Start menu. If you are unsure of the browser version you are using, launch the browser and select Help from the menu bar. Next, select About Browser(the browser name and the exact wording of the selection will vary) and a window will open with your browser name and version.
NovaNET Courseware is best viewed with a screen resolution on Windows of up to 1024 x 768 and on Mac 1280 x 960. You can use higher resolutions on Windows up to 1280 x 1024.
Additional Hardware
NovaNET Courseware requires the following additional hardware:
- Headphones or speakers, built-in or external
Plug-Ins
NovaNET Courseware uses the following plug-ins
- Java 1.4.2 or 1.5.11+ or 1.6(up to Update 18)
- Adobe® Authorware® player version 2004
- Adobe® Flash® player version 8 or higher
- Apple® Quicktime® version 6 or higher
- Adobe® Acrobat® Reader version 7 or higher
Java, Adobe® Acrobat®, Adobe® Flash®, and Adobe® Authorware® are registered trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of their respective companies.
Browser Tune-up
Tune up your browser before using NovaNET Courseware to enjoy full functionality of the features.