Last Updated September 11, 2006

What are the computer system requirements necessary to view this website?

• Successful download and installation of a recent version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) made by Sun Microsystems Inc.
  Note: Java Plugin, previously required to run the tools on this site, is now part of the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition's (J2SE) Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

Step by step instructions for downloading and installing Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Helpful tips when problems are encountered installing Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

What kind of browser do I need to use this site?

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or newer. IE configuration directions
• Netscape Navigator version 6.2 or newer. Netscape configuration directions
• Mozilla Firefox version 1.0.2 or newer. Firefox configuration directions
• Testing efforts to date have focused entirely on Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, and Mozilla Firefox. No other browsers have been tested thoroughly. Other browsers, (i.e. America Online, etc), may work, provided that you have installed the Java Runtime Environment, and have configured your browser to enable Java and JavaScript to be displayed.

How do I determine what version of browser I have?

• On your browser's "Help" menu, click on the "About" menu item. For example, for Internet Explorer: click on the "About Internet Explorer" menu item.

How do I configure my browser to view Java and JavaScript?

• Configuration directions for Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 and newer
• Configuration directions for Netscape Navigator 6.2 and newer
• Configuration directions for Mozilla Firefox 1.0.2 and newer