1. What is Internet Explorer?
2. How Do I Install Internet Explorer?
3. How Do I Use Internet Explorer?

I. What is Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer is web browser capable of downloading and presenting different types of documents and graphics found on the Internet. It also manages E-mail and News-group messages and creates publishes web pages using companion software.

System Requirements

• A Macintosh with a PowerPC processor
• MacOS version 8.1 thru 9.x
• 16 MB of free RAM with Virtual Memory on (12MB recommended)
• 12 MB of hard disk space for Internet Explorer

For Mac OSX

• A Macintosh with a PowerPC processor
• MacOS version 10.1.5 or above
• 128 MB of RAM
• 19.9 MB of hard disk space for Internet Explorer
   

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II. How do I install Internet Explorer?

For Mac OS v 8.1 or earlier:

1. Open the Internet Explorer folder.
2. Open the Microsoft Internet 5.1.7 folder.
3. Follow directions.
   

For Mac OS X:

1. Select the UF Software CD, Internet Explorer folder, Internet Explorer 523.dmg file. This will open a window containing the Internet Explorer Installation package. Select the package to start the installation.
   
2. You will be asked to provide the Administrator password during the installation. If you do not have administrative rights you will have to abort the installation.
   
3. Afterwards, the installation is complete,close the installer and the installation package window.

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III. How Do I Use Internet Explorer?

The first time you use Outlook Express, highlight your GatorLink E-mail service, select the File menu, the Folder option, and the Refresh Folder list option. This will retrieve an accurate listing of your E-mail boxes.

Almost all information can be found in the Help Menu regarding how to use Internet Explorer and its companion programs.  Each program is relatively easy to use.  A web tutorial is available in the Help menu of Internet Explorer.

If you experience problems, please call the UF Computing Helpdesk at 352-392-4357.

 

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