Computer Workstation Requirements for the Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Chicago Web site was designed to be viewed with Flash-friendly web browsers and a minimum browser window size of 800 by 600 pixels.

Although the basic features of the site are accessible through a 56Kbps modem connection, the image-rich components of the Encyclopedia will require a longer download time. Your ability to thoroughly exploit all of the features of the Encyclopedia will benefit from a faster network connection.

Minimum Setup for Macintosh Users

Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3 233 MHz
Mac OS X 10.1 or greater is recommended, but Mac OS 9 will work
Safari 1.0, Firefox 1.0, or Netscape 6.0 more info
Internet connection speed of 56Kbps (higher speed recommended for faster display of multimedia components)
800 x 600 monitor resolution required; 1024 x 768 or greater recommended more info
Plug-in for Macromedia Flash™ 7.0 more info
Plug-in for QuickTime™ 5.0 more info
Plug-in for Realplayer recommended for video more info

Minimum Setup for Windows Users

Windows computer with Pentium I 200 MHz or compatible processor (or greater)
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Firefox 1.0, Netscape 6.0 or Internet Explorer 5.0 more info
Internet connection speed of 56Kbps (higher speed recommended for faster display of multimedia components)
800 x 600 monitor resolution required; 1024 x 768 or greater recommended more info
Plug-in for Macromedia Flash™ 7.0 more info
Plug-in for QuickTime™ 5.0 more info
Plug-in for Realplayer recommended for video more info

Additional Questions

If you have a technical question about the Encyclopedia not answered in our help pages, please contact us at encyclopedia@chicagohistory.org.