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Browser Check

If you "Fail" any individual item, please click on the link that says "More Information" for a detailed explanation concerning how to get, or upgrade this item on your PC.


Your Browser fails to support Javascript.

Please Enable Javascript to Proceed:

Netscape:
  1. Click on the Edit menu, and choose "Preferences"
  2. Click on "Advanced"
  3. Check the "Enable JavaScript" check box
  4. Click "OK"
  5. Reload this page
Internet Explorer:
  1. Click on the Tools menu, and choose "Internet Options"
  2. Click on the Security tab, choose "Internet"
  3. Click on the "Custom Level" Button
  4. Enable: "Active Scripting"
  5. Reload this page


Minimum Requirements:
Item Required You Have Pass/Fail  
Browser Netscape Navigator or
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Version Netscape 4.05 to 4.7x or 7.x
Explorer 5.0 or higher
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Operating System Macintosh 7.5+ or
Windows 95, or higher
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Pop-Ups Enabled
If a new window "pops up" when you click the link, pop-up windows are enabled and your computer is OK. Move on to the next test. If a new window does not appear, click More Information.
    *Pop-Up Test Link More Information
Java Enabled
2 test links are provided; if the games appear when you follow EITHER test link, Java is correctly enabled. If not, please follow the "More Information" links to learn more.
    *Java Test Link
*Java Test Link 2
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Note: It is also very important that the Cache on your Browser is set to refresh pages each time they are visited. More Information

The next chart displays some of the multimedia types that are commonly used in Distance Education. In order to view each of the multimedia types, you must have an appropriate "plug-in". If you have the correct item, a small movie will appear when you press the ´Test´ link. If any of the movies do not appear, please follow the "More Information" links to learn about the multimedia element and how to download the correct plug-in. All plug-ins are free to download if you follow our instructions.


Multimedia Plug-ins:
Plug-in If the movies appear when you follow the *Test link, you have the correct plug-ins. If no movie appears, follow the "More Information" link to learn how to get it.  
Macromedia Flash *Flash Test Link
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Real Player *Real Player Test Link
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QuickTime Player *QuickTime Test Link
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