Web Browser/Service Compatibility Matrix
The following chart lists the functional compatibility of some popular Web browsers with University of Iowa services. The links in the chart will take you to the service.
| University of Iowa Services | Internet Explorer with Windows XP | Firefox with Windows XP | Internet Explorer with Mac OS X | Firefox with Mac OS X | Safari with Mac OS X |
| OWA (Outlook Web Access) | Premium | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Webmail (Blue) | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| ISIS | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| HR Self-Service | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| WebCT | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full* |
| Blackboard | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| ICON | Full | Full | Limited | Full | Limited |
| Windows SharePoint Services | Full | Read only | Full Admin | Read only | none |
| Xythos | Full | Full** | Full** | Full** | Full** |
| Skillsoft | Full | Limited | none | none | none |
| Books 24x7 (via Skillsoft) |
Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Hawk ID Tools | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| ListServ Management | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Virage Web Casting | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Help Desk Live*** | Full | Limited | None | None | None |
| MyFiles | Full | Basic** | Basic** | Basic** | Basic** |
*Safari has some issues with certain functions in WebCT.
** Internet Explorer must be used when enabling a WebDAV folder to a Xythos or MyFiles account on the Windows operating system. On Mac OS X, use Goliath for WebDAV access. For more information see http://www2.uiowa.edu/xythos/webdav.htm for Xythos or http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/myfiles/ for MyFiles.
***Help Desk Live is only available for Windows XP in select ITCs at this time.
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Last Updated: 04/24/2008