The VLAB-RESI programs are Java applets. They are accessed via web pages and run under your Java-enabled browser. This document reviews the hardware and software capabilities your computer needs to run these programs and to use the related support materials. Hardware Requirements     (1) Processor: Your computer's processor should be equivalent to a 450MHz Intel Pentium III or better. Otherwise, the programs may exhibit sluggish performance.     (2) Graphics: Your computer's display and graphics card should be capable of supporting 24-bit color at a resolution of at least 800x600 (1024x768 or better is preferred). And, this capability should be enabled in your system configuration.     (3) Memory: Your computer's memory should be adequate for running graphics-intensive Java applets via browsers. The amount of memory needed will vary depending on system configurtaion and usage. In most cases, 96MB memory is adequate under Windows 95 & 98 and 128MB is adequate for Windows Me, NT, & 2000.     (4) Disk Storage: Your available disk space should be adequate for "staging" web-based documents, image files, and programs via the browser's "caching" functions. This greatly enhances performance when browsing the site for long sessions and/or on a frequent basis.     Note that browser and system configuration settings may influence how effectively your computer uses its memory. Software Requirements     (1) Your browser must support frames, JavaScript, and Java applets.     (2) In order to use support materials for the VLAB-RESI web site your browser must support the Adobe Acrobat Reader "plug-in" program. [Acrobat Reader] Recommended Browser Software     The VLAB-RESI programs run best under the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. The programs have been developed and tested for use with IE 5.0 and higher. Note to Netscape Users     As of last testing (in October 2001), VLAB-RESI programs ran reliably under Netscape 6.2, but performed unpredictably under Netscape 6.1.     VLAB-RESI programs will usually run reliably under Netscape browsers 4.2-4.7. However, their performance is "sluggish" compared to when they are run under Internet Explorer.