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Here is a summary of what you'll need to make full use of Harvard Business Publishing products:

• Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0, Netscape Navigator version 4.08, 6.2, or 7.1, Netscape Communicator 4.79.

• Computer Environment: Windows 98, 2000, XP supported. Requires a minimum of a 266MHz Pentium processor and at least 64MB of RAM, a 16-bit soundcard and speakers, a 65,000 color video display card, and 800x600 screen resolution. (Note: Macintosh systems are not supported. XP is only supported with IE 6.0 and NS 6.2 or 7.1.).

• Word Processing Program: MS Word or Word Perfect, to open and use most of the forms and tools.

• Software: Microsoft Excel version 5.0 or above, or Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.0 or above, to use several tools in the Finance Essentials, Solving Business Problems, Budgeting, or Preparing a Business Plan topics; Microsoft Office 97, 2000, or above to use several interactive tools.

• Plug-in: Flash 4.0 or higher, to use audio features like "What Would You Do?" and the Practice element.

• Bandwidth: The text-only option can be viewed over a 56K modem connection. The audio-enriched version requires a cable modem or 128K+ connection.

• Note: A company's IT department should enable HTTP through its firewall if the company wants users to have access to the HBSP website or other sites through links in HMM PLUS.

Harvard Business Publishing is designed to AICC revision 3.5 guidelines.