Web Browsers
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Chrome
| Vendor | Google |
|---|---|
| Description | Fast, customizable browser presented by Google |
| Version | Browser will automatically update to current version |
| Platform | Windows and Mac |
| Category | Web browser |
| Availability | Faculty, staff and students |
| Support | Call the IT Help Desk at 252.328.9866/1.800.340.7081 Walk-in IT Help Desk, Austin 103/Health Sciences Building 3330 ACE Student Support Center, Rawl 108 |
| Resources | Clearing your browser cache |
Firefox
| Vendor | Mozilla |
|---|---|
| Features | Tabbed surfing, one-click bookmarking, anti-phishing/anti-malware security, spell checking and much more. Add-on plugins enhance usability and fun. |
| Version | Browser will automatically update to current version for users |
| Platform | Windows; Mac |
| Category | Web browser |
| Availability | Faculty, staff, students |
| Request | Free download from Mozilla |
| Support | Call the IT Help Desk at 252.328.9866/1.800.340.7081 Walk-in IT Help Desk, Austin 103/Health Sciences Building 3330 ACE Student Support Center, Rawl 108 |
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Internet Explorer
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Description | Default browser for Microsoft Windows systems |
| Version | Version 7 & 8; version 9 not yet supported by all ECU systems |
| Platform | Windows |
| Category | Web browser |
| Availability | Faculty, staff and students |
| Request | Default browser for all Windows systems |
| Support | How to clear the browser cache |
Safari
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Features | The default Web browser for Mac OSX and iPhone. Also available for Windows as a free download. |
| Version | 4.0.x |
| Platform | Mac, iPod Touch, iPhone, Windows |
| Category | Web browser |
| Availability | Faculty, staff, students |
| Request | Comes with Macintosh OS X; Free download for Windows |
| Resources | Apple Support |
