Safari 5.1.x & 6.0.x (OS X)

Note: Many schools and units have standardized on the use of specific applications and operating systems. Faculty and staff should speak to their local support provider to determine which products are supported locally before selecting or purchasing software.

Apple's Safari is a University supported web browser for OS X.

Important notes: ISC maintains a detailed page on the specific desktop environment requirements for systems such as BEN Financials, the University's budget planning applications (Oracle EPM/Hyperion), and Webi/Business Objects here.

OS X Mountain Lion Compatibility

Safari 6.0.x ships with and functions correctly in OS X Mountain Lion.

Availability

OS X

• Safari 4.0.x is included in the initial default install of OS X Snow Leopard but can be updated to Safari 5.1 through Software Update.
• Safari 5.1.x is included in the initial default install of OS X Lion but can be updated to Safari 6.0.x through Software Update.
• Safari 6.0.x is included in the initial default install of OS X Mountain Lion.

Configuration

No further configuration is necessary.

Documentation

Configuring Your Web Browser to Allow Pop-up Windows

Support

Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:

• Faculty Support
• Staff Support
• Student Support

To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You also may call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.

Related resources

• Apple's Safari web site.
• Apple's web site.