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System Requirements

Quicktime Requirement

With the exception of Linux users, the media content for distance education in this part of the site requires Quicktime Player be installed. You can download and install the current version here.

Internet Explorer Requirement

At this time Internet explorer version 8 is NOT supported. There are some glitches where the quicktime window will not pop out.

Javascript Requirement

This site uses javascript. Please have it enabled in your browser. Click the applicable browser for further instructions on how to enable it:

Firewall Requirements
If you have a firewall running, port 554 needs to be open to allow for proper access to streaming media from this site.

For instructions how to open this port on Microsoft Vista look here.
For instructions how to open this port on Microsoft Windows XP look here.

Minimal system requirements to view media on this site:

Mac OS X:

1.25 GHz PowerMac G4 or faster Macintosh computer
At least 128MB of RAM
64MB or greater video card
Broadband Internet access including DSL/Cable or greater
A wired network connection is suggested but not required

Windows:

2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor
At least 512MB of RAM
64MB or greater video card
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista
Broadband Internet access including DSL/Cable or greater
A wired network connection is suggested but not required

Linux:

2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor
At least 512MB of RAM
64MB or greater video card
MPlayer will play content on this site. More information on Mplayer can be found here.
Broadband Internet access including DSL/Cable or greater
A wired network connection is suggested but not required

Still having problems:
If you still are having difficulties you can request help with your problem here. Your request will be addressed as soon as possible.