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Computer and browser requirements |
Any computer with a web browser and Internet access can use Beyond Books programs. A sound card and speakers are recommended; many Beyond Books programs include sound files of music and speeches, and offer links to sites with sound files.
The recommended Macintosh browsers are:
The recommended Windows browsers are:
The minimum browser required for Macintosh or Windows is:
- Netscape Navigator 2.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0
No plug-ins are usually required to view Beyond Books pages. Some presentations in the Spanish and Earth science programs will require the Macromedia Flash plug-in. Some downloadable and printable documents (such as the set of printable maps) require the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in.
Beyond Books considers the following plug-ins as standard and links without warning to external websites that use them:
We generally avoid linking to sites that require nonstandard plug-ins. But if the quality of the offering justifies it, we will link with a warning about the additional plug-in requirements.
JavaScript should be enabled in your web browser for full functionality of the Beyond Books website. Java (1.1) should also be enabled, as many of our self-assessment interactives are Java based.
To enable Java and JavaScript
- Netscape Navigator: Under the "Edit" menu, choose "Preferences ..." In the Preferences menu, click on "Advanced." Select the check boxes beside both "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript" if they are not already selected.
- Internet Explorer for Windows: Under the "Tools" menu, choose "Internet Options ..." Click on the "Security" tab. Click on the "Custom Level" button. Scroll down to the heading "Microsoft VM". If Java is disabled, the "Disable Java" button will be selected; to enable Java, select "High Safety." Click on "OK." The changes will take effect after Internet Explorer is restarted.
- Internet Explorer for Macintosh: Under the "Edit" menu, choose "Preferences ..." Click on "Web Browser" and then select "Java." In the area labeled "Internet Options" select the check box beside "Enable Java." Click on "OK." The changes will take effect after Internet Explorer is restarted.
Cookies should be enabled for the most convenient use of Beyond Books. With cookies disabled, you will be required to log in each time you visit a new Beyond Books program page.
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