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Chat System Requirements and Setup
ISCID is excited
to offer the DigiChat chat environment due to its speed, stability,
ease of use, relaxed setup requirements and unique, graphical interface.
The user-friendly DigiChat Applet runs on any Java enabled browser without
any special plug-ins or software to download. The following browsers
will support the DigiChat Chat Applet:
For Windows
95/98/NT/2000/XP users:
- Microsoft Internet
Explorer versions 4.0x and above
- Netscape Navigator
versions 4.0x and above
- AOL versions
4.0x and above*
For Mac
users:
- Microsoft Internet
Explorer versions 4.5x and above
- Netscape Navigator
versions 4.0x and above
- AOL versions
4.0x and above*
*AOL
users please note:
Due to issues which cause some Java Applets to suffer from display performance
degradation, DigiChat recommends that AOL users run the Chat Applet
from an external browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator/Communicator — using your AOL connection. While the
built-in AOL browser should support the DigiChat Applet, performance
should be substantially enhanced via the use of an external browser.
What to
Expect from Our Chat Software
To determine if your browser is equipped to run DigiChat, please logon
to our chat site prior to the chat. If the Chat window opens, you are
prepared to join us for the scheduled chat. Please verify that your
browser is set-up to run Java Applets before proceeding. If you have
questions or comments, contact our Webmaster.
During the chat,
the DigiChat Applet will open in a separate window after you logon using
a unique name or handle (nickname). You will have an opportunity to
select a user icon that will help to identify your posts, and you may
also set the posts of specific chat members to appear in a distinguishing
color, among other options.
If you experience
problems with our chat software, please consult the Chat Support information
that appears below. If you are still unable to logon or to operate our
chat, please notify us with a description of any error messages —
accompanied by your comments — by submitting an email to webmaster@iscid.org.
Chat Support
DigiChat™
states:
If you are
having difficulties with DigiChat, please be sure you are using the
latest version of your web browser or Java Virtual Machine. Java™
is an evolving environment, and the latest version offer the greatest
speed, reliability, and compatibility. Often, problems are the result
of an outdated Virtual Machine and can easily be solved by installing
the latest available software.
If you would like
to download and install a current browser and/or Java Virtual Machine,
please follow the appropriate link — based upon your browser preferences:
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
DigiChat recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
for Macintosh
or Microsoft
Windows™. Follow this link for the latest version of the
Microsoft Internet Explorer™ browser and/or Java™ Virtual
Machine.
Microsoft
Java VM
Windows 95/98/NT/2000 owners who need only an updated version of the
Java VM may use Microsoft Java 2.0 or higher to run DigiChat. Follow
this link for the latest version.
Netscape
Communicator/Navigator
While DigiChat recommends using DigiChat with Internet Explorer, some
Windows 95/98/NT/2000 users may prefer Netscape's browsers. Netscape™
is not recommended by DigiChat for use by Macintosh owners. Follow
this link for the latest version of Navigator/Communicator.
Sun's
JRE for Solaris
DigiChat recommends that Solaris owners use Sun's Java Runtime Environment
1.1.6 or higher. Follow this link for the latest version.
The latest Unix-compatible
versions of the Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape
browsers are available for download via the corresponding links.
Java
Virtual Machines for other platforms
Follow this link for the latest virtual machines for other platforms
and operating systems, such as Linux and Silicon Graphic's IRIX.
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