Downloads
Here are free plug-in and software downloads you will need to access most online courses and many websites.
Browser Plug-ins |
Information |
Macromedia Flash Player |
Some sites have enhanced graphics using Flash. This player is needed to view the media. |
Java Runtime Enviroment |
The Java Run Time download will allow you to see Java applets running on a web page. The download may take a while as it is 5.3 Meg in size. |
Quicktime |
This has been one of the standards in online video. |
Acrobat Reader |
Some sites and some courses have pdf files available for downloading. You will need this reader to view these files. |
Some sites have Shockwave movies to view. |
Browsers |
Information |
Microsoft Internet Explorer |
Many websites require a current version of Internet Explorer in order for all the site's functions to operate. |
Mozilla |
One of the best alternative browsers to Internet Explorer by the Mozilla foundation. |
Netscape |
An alternative browser based on Mozilla. |
Firefox |
Another alternative browser based on Mozilla. |
Additional Software |
Information |
Ad-Aware Personal |
Ad-Aware Personal provides advanced protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components. |