Outside The Classroom supports a variety of computer configurations for all versions of AlcoholEdu. While we recommend using Internet Explorer 6 and Flash Player 7 or later when taking the course, it will function as long as your computer meets certain minimum technical requirements. Please refer to the matrix below to confirm that your computer meets these minimum requirements. If you are unsure about your system configuration, you may log on to the course and use the information on the Media Settings page to help you identify any missing requirements.
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Windows PC** |
Macintosh |
Operating System |
All common Windows platforms including Vista |
OS 8.1 or later |
Internet Connection |
Broadband or at least 56k Internet access using a dial-up modem |
Broadband or at least 56k Internet access using a
dial-up modem |
Browser |
Internet Explorer 4.0.1 or later
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later
Mozilla FireFox |
Internet Explorer 5 for Macs
Mozilla FireFox |
Flash Player*** |
Flash Player 7 or later |
Flash Player 7 or later |
Minimum Processor |
200 MHz Intel Pentium-Class Processor |
Mac 604 PowerPC (200 MHz) |
Hard Disk Space |
20MB of hard disk space |
20MB of hard disk space |
Installed RAM |
32MB of RAM |
32MB of RAM (with virtual memory “ON” and set to 64MB) |
Sound Card |
16-bit sound card and speakers |
16-bit sound card and speakers |
Monitor |
800 x 600 pixel display (1024 by 768 is recommended) and 256 colors |
800 by 600 pixel display |
*Note: Be sure to always check for our most recent version of these requirements on our AlcoholEdu Hub.
**Note: AlcoholEdu’s Media Settings page may not properly detect your system settings in some Netscape browsers.
***Note: The Flash Player is preinstalled on most systems.
Use this button to install or upgrade to the latest Flash player. |
