| Platform | Hardware | Operating System | Supported Versions a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Intel/AMD 32-bit Intel/AMD 64-bit |
Windows | XP SP2, Vista, 7 XP, Vista, 7 |
| Macintosh | Intel 64-bit | OS X | 10.6b, 10.7b |
| UNIX | Intel/AMD 32-bit Intel/AMD 64-bit |
Linux | Kernel 2.6.9 , glibc 2.3.4 GTK+ 2.4.13 |
| SPARC 64-bit Intel/AMD 64-bit |
Solaris | 10 |
a Supported versions indicate that IDL was either built on (the lowest version listed) or tested on that version. You can install and run IDL on other versions that are binary-compatible with those listed.
b The IDL Workbench on Macintosh OS X requires Java 1.6. The Apple X11 X-Windows manager is required for Macintosh. If X11 is not already installed, install it from the Mac OS X installation disk.