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Plug-ins, Readers, Etc.


Here are links to download the plug-ins that Blackboard recommends you have installed on your system. Click on the logo or the link to download the plug-in. Some of the links take you to a general page. Make sure to click on the link for the free version.

QuicktimeQuickTime

Apple QuickTime adds over 200 digital media capabilities and capabilities to your Mac or PC. Besides letting you enjoy MP3 music, QuickTime supports key standards for web streaming as well as every major file format for images—including JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PICT, PNG, MJPEG, GIF and Flash.

Macromedia Shockwave PlayerShockwave, Flash & Authorware

Macromedia Shockwave, Flash, and Authorware Players are the Web standard for entertaining, engaging, rich-media playback. Macromedia Web Players display content such as interactive multimedia product demos and training, e-merchandising applications, and rich-media multiuser games.

Real Networks RealPlayerReal Networks RealPlayer

RealPlayer Basic is a free plug-in that plays online audio and video content, music, and entertainment.

Get Adobe ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ is free, and freely distributable, software that lets you view and print millions of Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

Microsoft Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player

Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player contains a set of digital media components that displays news, information, and entertainment in audio and video format.

Java Runtime Environment

This plug-in is necessary for the Collaboration Tools (Chat and Virtual Classroom ). After downloading Java, please follow the "Step 2: Install" and "Step 3: Verify" instructions.

Microsoft Office Converters & Viewers

With the help of these converters and viewers from Microsoft, you can share your Microsoft Office files with people who have versions of Office applications different than your own, or even with people who don't have Office at all.



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