Web Browser Requirements

To use the Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago, you will need to have Safari 1.0, Firefox 1.0, or Netscape 6.0 (or higher) installed on your computer.

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You may also determine the version of the browser you are currently using by clicking on your browser’s name in the menu and selecting "About".

How do I update my browser?

These updates are free and available for download from the Web. Use the links below to find the latest version of the browser of your choice.

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While the majority of the Encyclopedia's pages were designed for a resolution of 800 x 600, some pages are best viewed with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater. To determine resolution in Mac OS X, open "System Preferences" from the Applications folder and choose "Displays." The resolutions for your display are listed on the left. Please consult Mac OS X help for more information.

Macromedia Flash™ Plug-In

The Flash plug-in is a free application that allows a web browser to play rich Internet content like motion graphics, video and sound. You will need the Flash 7.0 (or higher) plug-in to fully enjoy the Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago.

How do I update to or install the latest version of the Flash plug-in?

The Flash plug-in is available for free from the Macromedia Web site. Click on the link below to go to the download page.

Download the Flash plug-in from the Macromedia website

QuickTime™ Plug-In

The QuickTime plug-in is a free application that allows a web browser to play rich Internet content like motion graphics, video and sound. You will need the QuickTime 5.0 (or higher) plug-in to fully enjoy the Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago.

How do I update to or install the latest version of the QuickTime plug-in?

QuickTime plug-in is available for free from the Apple™ website. Click on the link below to go to the download page.

Download the QuickTime plug-in from the Apple website.

RealVideo Plug-In

The Real plug-in is a free application that allows a web browser to play streaming video and sound. You will need the RealPlayer 10 (or higher) plug-in to fully enjoy the Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago.

How do I update to or install the latest version of the RealPlayer plug-in?

RealPlayer is available for free from the RealNetworks™ website. Click on the link below to go to the download page.

Download the RealPlayer plug-in from the Real website.