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What technologies do the textbook and virtual labs use?
We have developed this product to run in a browser environment using HTML, JavaScript, Java 1.4.2_01 or higher, Flash version 7.0 or higher and QuickTime version 6.1 or higher.

Will your products run on a Macintosh?
Yes. Detailed system requirements can be found below.

What are the system requirements for the textbook?

Windows PC

  • Operating System: Win98/2000/XP
  • Screen resolution: 1024x768 and higher
  • RAM: 128 MB or greater
  • Browser: IE version 6.0 or higher or Firefox version 1.0 or higher
  • Java: version 1.4.2_01 or higher
  • Flash: version 7.0 or higher
  • QuickTime: version 6.1 or higher
  • Disk Space, textbook: 400 MB available
  • Disk Space, labs: 120 MB available
  • For other browser information, click here.

Macintosh

  • Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.2 or higher
  • Screen resolution: higher than 1024x768
  • RAM: 128 MB or greater
  • Browser: Safari version 1.0.2 or higher
  • Java: version 1.4.2_01 or higher
  • Flash: version 7.0 or higher
  • QuickTime: version 6.1 or higher
  • Disk Space, textbook: 400 MB available
  • Disk Space, labs: 120 MB available
  • For other browser information, click here.

Will your products run with other browsers?
Please click here.

What about Linux?
We do not currently support Linux installations on a client machine.

Can your products be run from a server?
No. Though our product is designed much like an extensive website, the product must be installed on an individual computer. As with any content, installation on the local hard disk provides faster access to the product.

Can I run your products on the Internet?
Yes. We will have an option to purchase access to the products on the Internet. Please see our complete list of purchase options.

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