Technical Information

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Technical Information

Note: To use Question Point, you need an Internet connection (the faster the connection the better the experience). Also, make sure to turn off pop-up blocker.

To use all features of Question Point you need:

Microsoft Windows (2000 or XP) for IE6. Microsoft Windows (XP or Vista) for IE7

Web browser with JavaScript enabled: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

A Java Virtual Machine such as the Sun Run Time Environment 1.4X or 1.5.X or the Microsoft Virtual Machine

A connection to the Internet

To use the basic features of Question Point you need:

A web browser with JavaScript turned on: Microsoft Internet Explorer (6 or 7), Netscape, Firefox, Opera and Safari

A connection to the Internet

Mac Users:
We recommend Firefox browser for Mac users.

Linux Users:
We recommend using Firefox browser.

Not able to connect?
Try emailing your question to your library.

Question Point documentation available at http://www.questionpoint.org/viewport/en/viewport.htm and http://www.questionpoint.org/web/requirements/index.html

The Collaborative uses OCLC Question Point Ask a Librarian software.

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