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Display settings (Windows)
We recommend a screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels (or greater) for surfing the Internet and our site. This can be set quickly and easily. For Windows users, first minimize all open programs so your desktop is viewable. Right-click on the desktop and select the 'Properties' choice. In the window that opens, choose the 'Settings' tab. By sliding the button under 'Screen area' you'll be able to select various resolutions. You should have a 800 by 600 pixels choice. While there, ensure your 'Colors' selection is set to 'High Color (16 bit).' Hit 'OK'. You may be asked to restart your system, or to make the change without restarting. Most systems will be fine with making the change without a restart.
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Browsers
We've designed our web site to run best using W3C standards compliant browsers.The two most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. They are both available as free downloads from their Websites.
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Make www.forestinfo.org your Start Page
Since we're striving to make www.forestinfo.org the best site on the web to get scientifically credible information on natural resource issues and options, why not make it your home page? That way, you can easily get to us by clicking the home button on your browser.
Here's how...First, select your browser version to learn how to set us as your home page.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 & 5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3
Netscape Navigator
4 & 5
Netscape Navigator 3
Netscape Navigator 2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 & 5
To make www.forestinfo.org your home page, follow these simple steps:
- From the Tools menu at the top of your screen, choose Internet Options.
- Click the General tab and change your home page address to http://www.forestinfo.org/.
- Click OK.
The forestinfo.org home page will now be the first page you see when you launch your browser.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 3
To make www.forestinfo.org your home page, follow these simple steps:
- From the View menu at the top of your screen, choose Options.
- Under "Navigation," change Page to Start Page and change Address to http://www.forestinfo.org/.
- Click OK.
The forestinfo.org home page will now be the first page you see when you launch your browser.
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Netscape Navigator 4 & 5
To make www.forestinfo.org your home page, follow these simple steps:
- From the Edit menu at the top of your screen, choose Preferences.
- In the left-hand Category list, click Navigator.
- Under "Navigator starts with," select "Home page."
- Type: http://www.forestinfo.org/ in the "Home page location" text field.
- Click OK.
The forestinfo.org home page will now be the first page you see when you launch your browser.
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Netscape Navigator 3
To make www.forestinfo.org your home page, follow these simple steps:
- From the Options menu at the top of your screen, choose General Preferences.
- Under "Startup" select "Home page location."
- Under "Browser starts with" type http://www.forestinfo.org/.
- Click OK.
The forestinfo.org home page will now be the first page you see when you launch your browser.
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Netscape Navigator 2
To make www.forestinfo.org your home page, follow these simple steps:
- From the Options menu at the top of your screen, choose General Preferences.
- Select Appearance.
- Under "Startup," select "Home page location."
- Under "Start with" type http://www.forestinfo.org/.
- Click OK.
The forestinfo.org home page will now be the first page you see when you launch your browser.
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Internet Access Technologies
28.8K/56K analog modems: Analog modems deliver up to 56.6 kilobits per second. However, these modems usually deliver less than 56Kbps due to factors such as analog-to-digital data conversions and phone line quality. Despite this, analog modems are very popular due to their low cost as well as the affordability and widespread availability of dial-up Internet service. An additional phone line costs about $25/month, and dial-up Internet access is about $15-20/month.
ISDN (Integrated System Digital Network): ISDN is widely available, and next fastest solution after analog modems. It offers speeds of up to 128Kbps. Like DSL, ISDN works over standard copper phone wiring. ISDN service costs more than traditional analog dial-up services and is in the range of $70-80/month.
Satellite: Satellite Internet access is the only high-speed access solution available in many areas, including rural ones, where other technologies aren't offered. Satellite is a downstream-only technology, which means that you must also have an analog modem to send upstream requests. Rates can reach 400Kbps. Installation is about $500, and service ranges from approximately $20—$130/month. (Source: CNET.)
T1: T1 is a high-speed leased line technology. It transfers data at 1.5Mbps, and is very reliable. However, because costs are normally several hundred dollars per month, only businesses use it.
DSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) uses the same copper wires as normal telephone service. It is targeted at both residential users and small businesses. The 'asymmetric' in ADSL indicates that it offers more bandwidth downstream than upstream. The downstream rates range from 384Kbps up to 8Mbps and upstream rates are from 256Kbps to 1.5Mbps. The service costs about $40-60/month or even higher depending on the desired data rate.
Cable: Cable modems offer high-speed Internet access over regular cable TV lines. They are targeted at residential and SOHO customers because cable wires are already laid in most neighborhoods. The service is relatively inexpensive and reliable. Since cable TV lines are shared among the homes in a neighborhood, there are some security concerns, and access speed slows as more people use it at the same time. Cable modems technically offer speeds up to 30Mbps, but usually achieve less than 2Mbps. Cable's widespread availability makes it DSL's primary competitor. The service costs about $40-60/month (plus a $100-175 installation fee).
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