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Technical Requirements
Learn about the tools that will help you get the most out of this site.
Your Browser
To get the greatest benefit from the Elements of Literature
Internet site, HRW recommends that you use a current version of one of the two most common
Web browsers: either Netscape Navigator 6.2.3 or above, or Microsoft Internet Explorer
5.1 or above.
You can download
a current version of these browsers by clicking on the links below.
Microsoft
Internet Explorer (PC)
Microsoft
Internet Explorer (Mac)
Netscape Navigator
Recommended Plug-ins
To enjoy the many multimedia activities and resources available on this site,
HRW strongly recommends that you download and install the free plug-ins listed below.
Installation instructions for each plug-in are available at the links below.
Using plug-ins efficiently may require that you increase the memory requirements of your
browser. Consult the user's manual for your computer for more information.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
If you plan to print Writer's Models, Professional
Models, Student Models, speeches, or other downloadable files found on this site,
you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader utility. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click on the link below.
Adobe
Acrobat Reader
Macromedia Shockwave and Flash Players
Many of the multimedia activities on this site require that you use a current version
of Macromedia's Shockwave and Flash Players: Shockwave 8.5 or above and Flash 5 or
above. To download these free players, click on the link below.
Macromedia Shockwave and Flash Players
Apple QuickTime
Many of the audio and video media resources on this site require that you use a current
version of Apple's QuickTime player: QuickTime 4.1 or above. You do not need QuickTime
Pro to use this site. To download this free player, click on the link below.
Apple QuickTime
Technical Requirements in Short
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Windows
- Internet Explorer 5 and Netscape 6.2.3
- Flash 5 and Shockwave 8.5 plug-in
- Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in
- Apple QuickTime plug-in
- 133 MHz Pentium processor
- On Windows 95/98: 32 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM) minimum
- On Windows NT 4.0: 32 MB of RAM minimum, running Service Pack 3 or higher
- For Windows 2000: 64 MB of RAM minimum
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Macintosh
- Internet Explorer 5 and Netscape 6.2.3
- Flash 5 and Shockwave 8.5 plug-in
- Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in
- Apple QuickTime plug-in
- Macintosh PowerPC processor
- MacOS version 8.5 or above
- 32 MB RAM with virtual memory on
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Technical Support
Holt, Rinehart and Winston Technical Support can put you in touch
with trained support analysts for assistance. Call, send an e-mail, or visit the HRW Tech
Support Web site.
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