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Windows 8 was released in late October 2012. SLIS is currently investigating Windows 8 and IE 10 compatibility with the various online services and software used by SLIS. Please note that it may take some time for vendors to "certify" their services or software as compatible with Windows 8 and IE 10.
SLIS does realize that some students are purchasing new PCs which will come with Windows 8, and we are taking that into consideration. However, until we're able to verify software compatibility, students will be using Windows 8 at their own risk.
We'll be tracking compatibility status for specific applications on this page. Windows 8 users (or students considering upgrading to Windows 8) should check this page periodically for updates.
| Application | Date | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeopleSoft/MySJSU | 04/04/13 | IE10 on Win8 is supported | |
| Desire2Learn | 01/07/13 | Not supported | Win8 not officially supported. IE10 being reviewed. No ETA available. |
| Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing | 01/02/13 | Provisionally supported | Report any issues to Stanley Laufer |
| Blackboard IM | 01/02/13 | Provisionally supported | Report any issues to Stanley Laufer |
| Panopto (viewing lectures) | 12/18/12 | No known issues | |
| SJSU Google Apps/Gmail | 04/04/13 | Supported | |
| Inmagic DB/TextWorks | 04/04/13 | v14 is supported on Win8 | SLIS will deploy v14 starting with Summer 2013 |
| SPSS 20 | 12/18/12 | Compatible | |
| Microsoft Office | 12/18/12 |
Compatible: 2013, 2010 (SP1), 2007 (SP3) Incompatible: 2003 |
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| Adobe Reader | 12/18/12 | Compatible: Versions X and XI. | |
| Adobe Flash | 12/18/12 | Flash Player is included in IE 10 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | 12/18/12 | Compatible. Version 5 recommended | |
| Java | 12/18/12 | Java 7 Update 10 and later is compatible | See Java 7 FAQ for Windows 8 |
