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MAIS Web Browser and Desktop Operating System Support

This page provides information about the supported Windows and Macintosh operating systems and browsers for the Web-based applications that MAIS manages. When MAIS evaluates software products, one of the key factors influencing a purchase decision is that the application must operate on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

If the software preferred by our University partner is not Mac-compatible, MAIS works directly with the software vendor to influence it to support the latest version of both Apple and Window operating systems and to expand its browser combinations. MAIS also works directly with Apple to identify and resolve issues it can address on its end, and MAIS provides a Citrix-based Internet Explorer browser that Mac users can access to run Wolverine Access applications.

For information on web browser settings compatible with MAIS Web-based applications, see the following:
Establishing Internet Explorer 7 Web Browser Settings
Establishing Internet Explorer 6 Web Browser Settings
Establishing Safari Web Browser Settings

MAIS supports the following Web browser and desktop operating systems:

Application/
Software Vendor
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Macintosh OS X 10.3
(Panther)
Macintosh OS X 10.4
(Tiger)
Macintosh
OS X 10.5
(Leopard)
M-Pathways Student Administration and HRMS:
PeopleSoft HE 8.1/PeopleTools 8.22
IE 6 IE 61
or IE 7
Safari 1.22 or
IE via Citrix3
IE via Citrix3 Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
M-Pathways Financials:
PeopleSoft Financials 8.8/PeopleTools 8.48
IE 6 IE 61
or IE 7
Safari 2.02 or
IE via Citrix3
Safari 2.02 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
M-Reports
Not Supported IE 61
or IE 7
Safari 2.02 or
IE via Citrix3
Safari 2.02 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported
My LINC/MAIS LINC: SumTotal software5 IE 6 IE 61
or IE 7
IE via Citrix4 Safari 2.0 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
eMploy IE 6 IE 61
or IE 7
Not supported Safari 2.0 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
eResearch: Click Commerce software IE 6 IE 61
or IE 7

Safari 1.2

Safari 2.0 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
Online Access Request System (OARS): MAIS-developed software Not supported IE 6
or IE 7
Safari 1.2 Safari 2.0 or
IE via Citrix3
Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
M-Marketsite: SciQuest software IE6 IE 61
or IE 7
Safari 1.2 Safari 2.0 or
IE via Citrix3
Not currently supported6 but accessible on IE via Citrix3
BusinessObjects XI R2 IE67 IE 61
or IE 77
Safari 1.3.x8 IE via Citrix3 Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3
WebNow IE69 IE 61
or IE 79
Support details10 IE via Citrix3 Not supported but accessible on IE via Citrix3

1 MAIS primary System Test version is Windows XP with Internet Explorer 6. Supplemental testing has taken place using the Macintosh operating system and the Safari browser.
2 For PeopleTools 8.22 (HE), PeopleSoft officially supports OS X v10.3.4 with Safari 1.2.
For PeopleTools 8.48 (FIN), PeopleSoft officially supports OS X v10.4.7 with Safari 2.0.4.
3 An alternate method is provided for Mac users who can open a Citrix session and select Wolverine Access Gateway from the Citrix Start menu, which will launch an IE browser.
4 Recommended access to My LINC/MAIS LINC for all Macintosh users is through a Citrix login. Mac users cannot access My LINC/MAIS LINC directly from the link on the M-Pathways Financials 8.8 Web pages.
5 My LINC/MAIS LINC requires Adobe Acrobat Reader v. 5.0 or 6.0.
MAIS recommends installing Macromedia Flash 6.0 for full functionality within My LINC/ MAIS LINC.
Windows users must have RapidPlayer installed on their computers to run My LINC/MAIS LINC eLearning simulations.
6 SciQuest supports most new browsers after they have been publicly available for 6 months. However, not all punchout suppliers support Safari.
7 BusinessObjects XI R2 is compatible with the MAIS-supported Windows browsers, Internet Explorer (IE) 6 with Java 1.4.2.x and IE 7 with Java 1.4.2.x or 1.5.0.x. See Windows Java and XI R2 compatibility details.
8 BusinessObjects XI R2 is compatible with the MAIS-supported Macintosh browser, Safari 1.3.x with Java 1.4.2.x. See Macintosh Java and XI R2 compatibility details for information about Java 1.5.0.x as well as Safari 2.0.
9 WebNow is compatible with the MAIS-supported Windows browsers IE 6 and IE 7 with Java 1.4.2. However, Java 1.5.0.x is recommended. See Document imaging details.
10 WebNow is compatible with Safari 1.2.3x with Java 1.4.2 update 5. See Document imaging details.


Macintosh Browser Notes

  • MAIS provides Citrix for Macintosh users, which enables Macs by using Citrix to connect to Wolverine Access applications via a Citrix-based IE browser. Macintosh users without Citrix access can request it by contacting the MAIS Help Desk at maishelpdesk@umich.edu.
  • For full functionality, Macintosh users should connect to MAIS LINC by using the Citrix-based IE browser. From there, they can click the link on the University Business Web page for My LINC (HRD and MAIS Learning & Information Center).
  • Macintosh OS X v10.5 (Leopard) / Safari 3.0 is not yet supported by vendors of Wolverine Access applications. MAIS has performed some initial testing and found some compatibility issues. When browser support from a vendor becomes available, MAIS will consider adding support for that vendor's applications.