Standard Systems Requirements   At least

PC - 32 MB RAM
Pentium II 200 MHz or
IBM PC compatible computer
SVGA Monitor (17" or more)
Windows 95/98/NT (or better)
Microsoft compatible mouse (serial or PS2)
PC - 16-bit color video card (800x600 resolution)
CD-ROM drive (16x or better)
14.4 KB modem (or better)
Internet Browser - IE5, Netscape 6, Opera5 or better
Sound Blaster AWE 32 sound card (or equivalent)
Free Hard drive space - 20 MB or more
(the amount required will vary with each software package)


MAC - 64 MB RAM
OS 8.6 or higher
G3 Class or higher - 225 MHz or faster
Mac Audio system and speakers
Video card with support for Apple's OpenGL
Monitor - 800x600 pixels with maximum colors
CD-ROM drive (16x or better)
14.4 KB modem (or better)
Internet Browser - IE5, Netscape 6, Opera5 or better
Free Hard drive space - 20 MB or more
(the amount required will vary with each software package)


If you want you to run the software on lower specification systems be aware that you may lose out on sound, graphics and speed.


What Screen Size   
Sites are designed to look their best at specific resolutions. Most computers adjust the site to fit the screen size and font size you have your monitor display set at. This usually results in narrow pages with a lot of scrolling to do, making the site you are visiting seem overly long or hard to navigate.
How to Resize takes you through the process of amending your display settings for this site.

If your monitor cannot handle the new settings, windows usually will revert to the old settings after 15 seconds, however if it doesn't simply reboot in Safe Mode and then restore to the previous display settings.

Which Browser    Most recent browsers support java, flash and dhtml animation and DirectX. You can select or deselect these options in your internet preferences settings. Older browsers may not be able to process the newer coding so pictures and aminations will show as on screen errors or Java is not supported by your browser messages. If you have text only option in force no pictures or animations will be seen. Note also that some errors may be a result of your Firewall Settings. The best way to ensure this doesn't happen is to run the latest browser version that your system can support. Netscape 4, IE4 or Opera 5 or higher will be Ok for most sites.