Monday, September 8, 2008

Which browser should you use for Skills Iowa?

The simple answer is the one that works for you.

In our experience, Safari on a Mac and Explorer on a Windows machine are your best choices. However, in a few isolated instances, we have encountered problems using Safari. Something on an individual network may prevent Safari from working as it should. In these cases, we have tried Firefox; however, in some instances, Firefox can display operations symbols incorrectly in math. SO, the solution in at least one case was to use Camino, a less known browser. It is a free download, and if all else fails, give it a try.

IF you are using Firefox and are encountering a problem getting more than four reading passages in any given category, the problem is somewhere in the way Firefox interacts with Assessment Center. The solution? Safari or Camino on a Macintosh or Explorer on Windows.

The way a particular network can be configured is difficult to decipher, but give your project leader a call if things don't work. He or she may not know how to solve your exact problem, but they will know where to direct you to find help.

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