A 56.6 modem or better is recommended for optimum performance. We recommend that you use a Web browser that supports HTML 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 the recommended choices. Audio file Playback Web browsers come with the ability to play back some audio file formats. Real Player for both RealAudio and RealVideo files .
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 Mac OS 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.