Blackboard Collaborate Launcher
We received the following bulletin from Blackboard:
We developed the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher to help alleviate the problems associated with dependencies on system Java and the impact of Java updates. The Launcher includes a known, stable version of Java that is tested and compatible with the Collaborate service. Mac users will no longer need system Java installed or maintained on their computers to use Collaborate web conferencing.
Using the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher
When a participant using Mac OS 10.8.4+ joins a Collaborate session, they are prompted to download the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher. Once the one-time download is unpacked, a .collab file is downloaded to their system. Users simply double-click the .collab file to join a Collaborate session. The Launcher download can be done in advance or just prior to attending the Collaborate session.
Availability
The Blackboard Collaborate Launcher will be available to customers hosted on the EU data center on Thursday, August 15, and to customers hosted on the North American data center on Friday, August 17, 2013.
Where can I find more information about this release?
For more information about the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher and how to use it, please reference knowledge base article 3018 available from our Support Portal.
If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Support Team by submitting a ticket through our Support Portal.
Categories Blackboard Collaborate, Blackboard Notice, Private