Technical Requirements
The online videos for our graduate and professional courses are streamed at 500 kbps. This data rate requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable). Other technical requirements appear below.
PC
- Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0+ (for optimal performance) or Firefox 3.0+
- Media Player: Microsoft Silverlight 2.0+ or Windows Media Player 11+
- Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)
Mac
- Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.4+
- Browser: FireFox 3.0+ or Safari 3.0+
- Media Player: Microsoft Silverlight (install the latest version available for your system, whether Intel [Silverlight 2.0+] or Power PC [Silverlight 1.0]), or QuickTime Player 7.0+ and Flip 4 Mac 2.2+
- Note: limited functionality when viewing the WMP version on a Mac.
- Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)
Linux
- Media Player: Moonlight (current version) plug-in to view Silverlight or MPlayer (current version) plug-in to view .wmv files
- Note: limited functionality of notes (user will be able to view imported notes). Linux users can play the video linearly. Linux users will not be able to fast-forward or rewind; however, they will be able to view the video full-screen.
- Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)
To test your computer setup, view a free course preview.
Technical Support
- Web form: online support ticket
- Email: stanfordonline@stanford.edu
- Phone: 650.736.0774





