Wimba Classroom hardware requirements
Depending upon your communication needs and personal preferences, select one of the following three choices in order to enjoy free meetings/Webinars:
- Jabra headset* -- audio only:

***OR***
- Logitech's Webcam C905* -- a USB-based Webcam, for audio and video:

***OR***
- Logitech USB-based microphone* -- for audio only:
***OR***
- Logitech's Webcam Pro 9000* -- a USB-based Webcam, for audio and video:
* NOTE:
Be sure that your system is properly recognizing your Web-cam, microphone, or headset.
Participant Requirements
- Windows 2000+, Mac OSX 10.3+* or Linux**
- 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
- IE 6.0+, Safari 1.2+, Firefox 1.5 - 2.0 (Browser must be Java and JavaScript enabled)
- Internet access at 56k or above
Presenter Requirements
- Windows 2000+, Mac OSX 10.3+* or Linux**
- 256 MB RAM (higher recommended)
- IE 6.0+, Safari 1.2+, Firefox 1.5 - 2.0 (Browser must be Java and JavaScript enabled)
- Internet access at 56k or above (Broadband strongly recommended)
* Mac OS X 10.3 is not supported for Wimba Classroom 5.1.1+
* IE for Mac not supported
** Presenters cannot display content via Application Sharing using Linux. However, participants using Linux can view Application Sharing content
**Audio and Video is only compatible with Linux on Wimba Classroom versions 4.2+
NOTE: If you are teaching a course, you already have access to this tool within your course on Blackboard. If you are a member of Calvin's staff, contact the CIT Help Desk at helpdesk@calvin.edu or at 526-8555 and request that a Wimba Classroom be set up for you, your group or for your department.

