System requirements for Communicator for Mac 2011
Office for Mac 2011 will reach end of support on October 10, 2017. To stay supported, you will need to upgrade. For more information, see these resources.
Applies to: Office for Mac 2011
Topic Last Modified: 2015-03-09
The following table lists the minimum hardware and software that you must have to install Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011.
| Component | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
Display resolution |
Super VGA 1280 x 800 |
Processor |
Intel only |
Operating system |
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or a later version |
Hard disk |
300 MB of available hard disk space. This includes space for downloading the Global Address List (GAL). HFS+, also known as Mac OS Extended format |
Memory |
1 GB of RAM or more |
Other requirements |
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Office for Mac 2011 for new integration features Note Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011 does not work with Office Communications Server 2007 or earlier versions. |
Web browser |
Safari 5 |
The following table lists the recommended minimum hardware and software for audio/video.
| Component | Recommended for audio/video |
|---|---|
Video memory |
Video card with 64 MB of RAM |
Voice |
Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device Sample devices include a built-in Apple iSight webcam and other external devices that are compatible with Mac OS X |
Video |
Compatible webcam Sample devices include a built-in Apple iSight webcam and other external webcams that are compatible with Mac OS X. |
Internet connection |
Broadband |