Download Free Browser and Plugins

Browsers
A browser is a program that is used to find and view web pages. Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are examples of browsers. All courses at Seattle Pacific University have standardized on using Internet Explorer which can be downloaded below.

	Internet Explorer [pc]   [mac]		Microsoft's latest web browser
	Mozilla Firefox [pc] [mac]		Mozilla's latest web browser

Plugins
A plugin is a small piece of software that is added to a program to expand its functionality. For instance, normally one would not be able to view video over the web using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, but a plugin would enable these types of media to be viewed through the web browser.
Plugins vary in size and some require a while to download, please take the time to download them so that you can recieve the fullest Online Learning experience possible.

		Real Player [pc]     [mac]		Real's plugin which allows users to view audio, video, and more over their Internet connection [look for the "free Real Player" button to download]
		Flash [pc]   [mac]		Macromedia's plugin which displays fast-loading animations and interactive segments
		Authorware [pc]   [mac]		Macromedia's plugin which displays online learning presentations
		Acrobat [pc & mac]		Adobe's plugin which reads PDF files, a common format for class outlines