Important information about installing the Java plug-in
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- Macintosh:
- Skillsoft officially supports Safari only.
- IS&T has found good results for Firefox 17.0 ESR or Firefox 24 ESR. http://ist.mit.edu/firefox
- Google Chrome is not supported due to the fact that the Java plugin is 64-bit and Google Chrome is 32-bit.
- Windows:
- Skillsoft supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome
Test your certificate
- In the browser you will be using to access Skillsoft, test your certificate
NOTE: Certificates must be installed for each web browser and on each computer.- Navigate to http://web.mit.edu/certificates/test/
- Click 'Test my certificate'
- Verify that you see your own name displayed.
Check your Java version
- Note that if Java is not installed, or an older Java version is being blocked by your browser or operating system, the page may not display properly.
Java installation or upgrade instructions
Mac OS 10.7 and higher
Step One: Upgrade your java version
NOTE: Always consult with your local support provider before upgrading Java. Local applications may require specific Java versions.
Safari
- If needed, enable java plugin for Safari
Firefox
- If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.
Mac OS 10.6
- For Macintosh users with Mac OS 10.6 and below, Java 6 is included within the Macintosh operating system.
- Use Apple's Software Update to upgrade to the latest release of Java 6.
- Follow the menu path Apple >> Software Update
Safari
- If needed, enable java plugin for Safari
Firefox
- If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.
Windows
Internet Explorer
Firefox
Google Chrome
Linux
Note: Skillsoft offically supports openSUSE (SUSE Linux). See: http://documentation.skillsoft.com/en_us/skillport/8_0/ah/index.htm#45674.htm
Firefox
- Firefox 2.0 or later is supported
Java 6 For Mac Download
Web-based trainings may require additional browser plug-ins
See: http://documentation.skillsoft.com/en_us/skillport/8_0/ah/index.htm#46184.htm
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