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Web Browsers

Most modern Web browsers are standards compliant and will work with the majority of Web sites.  However, some Web applications may support specific browsers or a specific version of a browser.  Please refer to the Web application documentation or service owner for specific browser support requirements.

Regardless of the Web browser that you select, it is important that you maintain the Web browsing software by downloading patches and upgrades as necessary.

Commonly Used Web Browsers

General Browser Requirements

Computing Services recommends the following browser requirements for compatibility with most Web applications.

  • The browser should be configured to accept cookies. Cookies are used by the WebISO authentication service.
  • The browser should be capable of 128-bit encryption.
  • The browser should be able to support the import of root certificates, such as the Carnegie Mellon root certificate.
  • The browser should support JavaScript. Some Web services may not function properly if JavaScript is disabled (e.g., Carnegie Mellon Web Portal, Webmail, Blackboard).

Known Web Application Browser Support

Oracle Financials Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 is the ONLY supported browser that should be used with BOTH Oracle Financial applications AND Financial Data Warehouse. Other browsers may work with Oracle Financials, but are not guaranteed. For details, visit the Finance Division's website.


Note: Internet Explorer 7.0 is certified on Windows XP SP2 and SP3. Since Windows Vista does not support certain modules or technologies used by Carnegie Mellon financial systems users, Windows Vista browsers are not supported at this time. Financial applications are also not supported on the Macintosh browsers.
Open Learning Initiative The Open Learning Initiative (OLI), which is hosted by the Office for Technology in Education, is not compatible with Safari on the Macintosh. Please use Firefox instead.