A 28.8 baud modem is the minimum if you plan on accessing the Web from off campus. In addition to the increased speed that the 28.8 modem provides, some types of media necessitate a 28.8 or higher connection. 3.0 or better specification and the Netscape plug-in architecture. Both Netscape 3.0 or higher and Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher meet these specifications and are recommended choices. Audio file Playback Web browsers come with the ability to play back some audio files formats.
Some coursework includes short video clips that are delivered via the Internet.
You may need to install software to view these clips. Macintosh systems come with QuickTime preinstalled. Users of MacOS 7.6.1 and newer can play back MPEG with no additional software. Real Player is needed for Internet delivered streaming media. This is content that you do not have to wait to be downloaded before if begins to play.