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User System Requirements


POLAR ICE is designed to work cross-platform, including PC, Macintosh®, and UNIX® machines. Due to the vast array of browser types, capabilities, and compatibility levels, it works optimally in the latest available versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Netscape®, and Mozilla Firefox®.

The following minimum user system configuration is recommended for optimal functionality:


   
Mimimum System Requirements
PC
    Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME
Pentium II
200 MHz
64 MB RAM
Mac
    OS 8/9/10
G3
200 MHz
64 MB RAM
Unix
    200 MHz
64 MB RAM
Browsers
   
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.5+ (v 6.0 or higher is recommended on PCs)
  • Netscape v7.0+ (7.1 or higher is recommended on Macs)
  • Mozilla Firefox v 1.5+
  • Safari v 1.0 v85+
  • Plug-ins
        Acrobat® Reader® (for PDF document printing/reading)

     

    For the best all-around experience, IE 6.0+ on a PC is recommended.

    Be sure to protect your machine by updating your browser and system with the latest security patches from their respective manufacturers. You can obtain the latest browsers from the following web sites: 

    Microsoft Internet ExplorerExternal Non-US Government Site
    NetscapeExternal Non-US Government Site
    Mozilla FirefoxExternal Non-US Government Site
    Apple SafariExternal Non-US Government Site

    First time users be sure to read all information about POLAR ICE listed below before launching the application.

    Release Notice and Security Considerations
    Online Planning Cycle
    Rules of Behavior (PDF 25 KB)
    Tutorial
    Feedback Forum
    About Launching POLAR ICE
    About Live Help

    POLAR ICE Home


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