Setting up your computer: Compatible browsers
The required operating system and browser combinations are listed below.
Mac and PC Security Updates
Please note that two security settings (on Flash Player and ActiveX Controls) could interfere with the use of FOSS CD-ROMS or FOSSweb Flash activities on PCs and Macs. See the Mac and PC Security Updates page for information on resolving these issues.
PC Users (XP, Vista, and Windows 7)
- Firefox - version 1.5 or later
You can download the latest version of Firefox at
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
- Internet Explorer - version 6.0 or later
You can download the latest version of IE at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx
Note: Microsoft security settings may interfere with the loading of Flash activities and Quicktime movies in Internet Explorer. For information on resolving these issues, click here. If you continue to experience difficulties, please use the Firefox browser.
Macintosh Users (OS 10.2.8 or higher)
- Firefox - version 1.5 or later
You can download the latest version of Firefox at
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
- Safari - version 1.0 or later
You can download the latest version of Safari at
http://www.apple.com/safari/download/