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Computer
Requirements
Certain systems are required in order for our site to function
properly on your computer. Please look below to find out where
to locate the browsers and operating systems that we recommend.
Operating Systems
Browsers
Internet Appliances
Operating Systems —WINDOWS
You will need at least Windows 95 or Windows 98. To see what
version of Windows you are currently running, please click on
the "START" button in the lower left corner of your desktop.
Your version of Windows should be displayed along the left side
of the menu that appears.
Operating Systems —MAC
You will need OS9 or OSX (Ten). To find out what operating system
you are currently running, click on the apple in the upper left
corner of your desktop. From the menu that appears, select "About
this computer." Your operating system should be displayed in
bold letter in the screen that appears.
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Browsers —AOL
Most versions of AOL function well with our site. If you experience
difficulty with the site, however, we recommend that you upgrade
to AOL version 6.0. To find out what version of AOL you are
currently running, follow the steps below:
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Click
on the AOL icon on your desktop to open a browser window.
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Click
on "HELP" in the gray toolbar at the top of the screen.
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Select
"About American Online". |
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Just
under the graphic it should read "American Online" and
the version number will follow immediately after. |
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AOL should send you periodic upgrades, or you can visit AOL's
home page to download the most recent version that is compatible
with your computer.
Browsers —Internet Explorer
We recommend that you use Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or
6.0. To find out what version of Internet Explorer you are currently
running, follow the steps below:
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Click
on the blue "e" on your desktop to open a browser window.
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Click
on "HELP" in the gray toolbar at the top of the screen.
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Select
"About Internet Explorer" |
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Just
beneath the graphic, look for "Version." |
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If you do not currently have one of the recommended versions
of this browser, please visit http://www.microsoft.com
to download a newer version for FREE.
Browsers —Netscape
We recommend that you use Netscape version 6.2.1. To find out
what version of Netscape you are currently running, follow the
steps below:
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Click
on the Netscape icon on your desktop to open a browser
window. |
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Click
on "HELP" in the toolbar at the top of the screen. |
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Select
"About Netscape" |
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A
page should come up displaying the version of your browser.
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If you do not currently have version 6.2.1, please visit http://help.netscape.com
to download the newest version for FREE.
Internet Appliances
Unfortunately, Internet appliances such as AOL TV, I-opener,
I-PAQ, MSN TV / Companion, Pocketmail, WebTV, etc. do not have
the capability to use the full range of features on our site.
Some newer web appliances come with a version of the Flash plugin
necessary to view animation. If you have one of these, you may
be able to send and receive
our e-Cards. |
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