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Development and testing of this site to ensure compatibility with a wide range of browsers is ongoing. We welcome any feedback from users regarding their experieces with the site - please email us and include details of your operating system and browser type and version.

 
     
     
 

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BROWSERS TESTED

This web site has been tested with the following web browsers. Links to the vendors browser pages are provided so you can download the latest versions or patches.

Browser

Version

Compatibility

Vendor (Link)
Firefox 1.0.4 compatible Mozilla.org
Internet Explorer 6 fully compatible Microsoft
Opera 7.54 rendering (1) (3) Opera Software
Netscape 7.1 rendering (1) Netscape
Mozilla 1.2.1 rendering (1) Mozilla.org
Safari 1.0 partial test (2) Apple
Notes :
  • (1) in-depth testing incomplete but no rendering inconsistencies yet apparant.
  • (2) formal testing with the Safari browser has not yet commenced, but no functional problems have been reported.
  • (3) earlier versons of Opera display bulleted lists (ul / li tags) with extra vertical spacing (approx 5 pixels) which distorts many layouts. This problem has been fixed n the 7.54 release.

OPTIONAL PLUG-INS

This site makes certain downloadable content available in a variety of formats. To view this content you will need to have the appropriate software or browser plug-in. In most cases this software is available at no-charge from the the vendor, and many of these applications are pre-installed with your operating system or packaged PC. The table below lists these applications and provides a link to the vendor web sites for downloading :

Software

Platforms

Vendor (Link)
Adobe Reader Win, Mac, Linux, +more Adobe
Windows Media Player Win, Mac, Solaris, +more Microsoft
Apple Quicktime Player Win, Mac Apple
Macromedia Flash Player Win, Mac +more Macromedia

ACROBAT PDF FILES
     
 

Acrobat PDF files are a common means of distributing electronic documents. These can be downloaded, viewed on-screen or printed at high quality. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader application (formerly known as the "Acrobat Reader") is required to use these files. This can operate as both a stand-alone application and as a browser plug-in.

MACROMEDIA FLASHTM PLUG-IN

This site makes use of the Macromedia Flash plug-in for animation and graphics. The player is included with many browsers and operating systems by default, but in some cases you may need to install the player or upgrade to the latest version. The Flash player is not essential for site naviation; you will still be able to access all parts of the site and all information sources without the plug-in, however the appearance of the site will suffer.

To enhance your experience in using this site we recommend you download and install the FREE Macromedia Flash player, available from the download section at www.macromedia.com

VIDEO FORMATS

Video files on this site may be supplied in various Quicktime, Windows Media, AVI or MPEG formats. Usually a choice is given so you can use the format compatible with your computer. There are many media players available that are compatible with these files, but only the most common ones are listed in the table.
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