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Internet Version — Minimum Technical Requirements

Internet Access

 One Workstation: 56K modem or better
 Networked Lab: 10K minimum bandwidth for each workstation
(For example, a T1 line can handle computer labs of up to 100 users.)

Browser Recommendations

Operation has been verified with these browsers. We expect that the Internet version of DISCOVER® will also operate with newer browsers.
 
 Internet Explorer: 6.0 (PC)
5.1.5 (Mac operating system 8 to 9.x)
5.2.1 (Mac operating system 10)
 
 
 Mozilla Firefox:  1.5 (PC or Mac 10.1 or higher)
 
 Safari: 1.2 (Mac 10.3 or higher)

Browser Configurations

The Internet version of DISCOVER requires that you have JavaScript and cookies enabled. A cookie is used to store information for the user while they are in the program. The cookie is erased when the user logs out of DISCOVER.

DISCOVER uses pop-up messages to provide important information to users. If you are running a browser filter that prevents pop-ups, please disable that feature.

Processors and Memory

If you are successfully running one of the browsers above, then you should already have adequate memory. If you need to download a new browser, then verify that you have the correct processors and memory by checking the browser's technical specifications on their website.