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Browser Problems We checked our Web site with one of the well known certification sites and found the biggest problem with viewing our site will occur if you do not have one of the latest browsers. When our site is viewed with an older browser such as Netscape's version 3.0 or MSIE 4.0, we found the following problems will occur.
- The browser will not support some of the latest coding techniques (we use HTML transitional 4.0).
- The right and left text columns will run together and be unreadable.
- Colors used on our pages will not be pure.
- We suggest you download and install the latest browser of your choice.
Graphics Used - In some cases we use a technique called "Image Mapping" to produce links on our site. We have found this to be an easy way to control links to other pages, and yet make a page more appealing.
- The drawback to this method is that pictures tend to load slower the first time.
Speeding Up Your Internet Access
There are a number of factors that determine how fast you can connect to and load an Internet Web Page. Your MODEM speed and Internet Service Provider (ISP) are key factors in how well your browser performs.
- MODEM Speed Over the last few years MODEM speeds have steadily increased. Purchasing a newer high speed 56K MODEM can greatly increase the speed of access. However, there are a few things you should know about 56K Modems before you run out and buy one.
- Your Internet Service Provider - One of the biggest bottlenecks on the Internet can be right at your ISP. When you connect to the Internet from home you are dialing by phone lines into your ISP's service. If they do not provide robust enough access circuits into the Internet to support the number of users connected, you will experience very slow access. This can be true especially true with cable modems.
As an example traditionally cable modems access the Internet at very high speeds. However, as the number of computers on the same cable line that goes up, the less the speed available for each user.
You should try to find an ISP that not only allows a large number of people to log in at the same time, but provides enough outgoing circuits to accommodate that number without degrading service.
Learning About the Internet
Here are a few web links that give more information about the Internet.
What is the Internet
Internet basics
Web Browsers
A tutorial about Web Browsers
(Great Site)
Surfing the Net for Kids
This web site provides a vision of what's wonderful and educational on the Web for kids.
Learning About computers
Here are a few web links that give more information about Computers.
Understanding Common Computer Terms
A tutorial on basic computer knowledge.
What are Computers
A tutorial on basic computer knowledge.
Components of a Personal Computer
A first article in a series on how personal computers work by Allison Nunn, Bellaonline's PC advice Editor.
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