System Requirements

This application is "web-based" meaning that its interface is accessible through a standard web browser (additional software installation is not required). Since this application is hosted on central servers, any Internet-connected computer can use a community from anywhere in the world. This makes online communities incredibly portable and easy-to-use.

Minimum Web-Browser Requirements

Netscape Navigator (version 6 or higher)
Mozilla (version 1.5 or higher)
Mozilla Firefox (version 1.0 or higher)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher)
Mac Safari (version 1.0 or higher)

Required Browser Settings

Cookies must be enabled (see your browser's Help file)
JavaScript must be enabled (see your browser's Help file)

Internet Connection

Only a minimum Internet connection of 28.8 Kbps is required.
A high-speed connection of 256 Kbps or higher is recommended for file/image downloading and uploading.

Supported Web Browsers

Supported Web browsers at a minimum are Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5 or higher), Netscape Navigator (version 6 or higher), Mozilla (version 1.5 or higher) and Mac Safari (version 1.0 or higher). To check your browser's version, it can generally be found under the "Help" menu as the item "About...".

What are "Cookies"?

A cookie is a small piece of information passed on from this site to your browser. It is used to "remember" who you are (for security reasons) and what community you are currently visiting. In no way is a cookie used to violate one's privacy. To learn how to enable cookies in your Web browser, see your Web browser's help file.

Use of Java

A Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not required by Internet Explorer users running the Windows® operating system.

Java is an additional programming language that can be supported by your Web browser.

Java is often included with your Web browser, however, some vendors require that you download and install the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) separately. The latest JVM can be added to your browser at anytime by downloading from the Get Java Technology website.

The only Java applet used by the application is the multi-file upload found in the Files and Media community tools and in the site design file upload page in Site Administration (See the Site Administration help files for more information).

If you have installed Windows® XP SP2 (service pack) and you are experiencing problems with Script Debugging, follow the instructions below to disable the Script Debugger.

Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools
2. Click Internet Options
3. Click Advanced
4. Under Browsing: enable the "Disable Script Debugging" check box
5. Click Apply
6. Click Ok

For more information please visit the Microsoft site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/web/default.mspx