Internet Browser Updates
Overview
iCIT has updated its recommendations about use of Internet browsers with major campus resources (chart below). UW-W users are cautioned that upgrading Web browsers may cause compatibility problems with several campus systems.
| System or Service | IE8 |
Firefox 3.6 |
Safari 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library | Note | No | No |
| iPrint | Yes | No | No |
| Email & Calendar | Yes | No | No |
| WINS | Yes | No | No |
| Desire2Learn (D2L) | Yes | Yes | No |
| UW-W Website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
= Compatible |
= Not compatible |
= Formatting issues may still be present
Internet Explorer 8
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 has been verified to be compatible with:
- Exchange email & calendar
- WINS
- D2L
Except for two specialized campus applications, there are no known issues with campus systems in Internet Explorer 8.
We encourage self-installations of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows users. Directions can be found in Frequently Asked Questions.
More Information
View the Frequently Asked Questions for more detailed information about browser compatibility.
We are still testing Firefox 3.6 and Safari 4 browsers. Questions should be directed to the Helpdesk at helpdesk@uww.edu or x4357.


