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Distance Learning

Free Software Downloads

The following software may help you access ANGEL more effectively or open course files successfully. These software packages have versions available for both Macintosh and Windows. Be patient; some software may take a long time to download on a dial-up connection.

Web Browsers:

• Firefox browser, version 2.X (currently the most successful browser with ANGEL and a favorite among many students and instructors; version 3 is not yet supported): http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
• Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, version 7.X (no longer available for Macintosh): www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx

Plugins and media players that you may need:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
• Java (check your version here): http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
• Flash and/or Shockwave: www.adobe.com/downloads/
• iTunes: www.apple.com/itunes/download
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word Viewers (for Windows only): www.microsoft.com/downloads/results.aspx?freetext=viewer
• OpenOffice (This free alternative to MS Office is not acceptable if your instructor requires Microsoft Office.): www.openoffice.org
• QuickTime: www.apple.com/quicktime
• QuickTime Alternative (can be used instead of QuickTime; some functionality lost; Windows only): www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm
• Real Alternative (can replace Real Player; Windows only): www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm
• Real Player (the free player link is near bottom of page, not Premium Player which has a fee): www.real.com/playerplus
• Windows Media Player Plug In: Please note that if you are using Firefox you should choose the drop down menu "Select Version" and select "Player Plug-in for Firefox" www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp

MAC Users

Firefox 2 is the browser we suggest all Mac users utilize for our online courses. Please be aware that there is currently a bug in the System Check that does not recognize Adobe Reader as being installed on a Mac using Firefox. We are working on that. Some of the above plug-ins will not work for you so here is the first alternative!

• Instead of Windows Media Player you will want to use Flip4Mac http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm