CyberSkills E-Course Lesson #02

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Always have the most current versions of audio & video players, and document readers.

Introduction
Do you have the most current version of the audio/video players and file readers? If you don't, you won't be able to take advantage of quality and features that the newer players offer.

Why should you care if you're a version or two behind?

Because one of the thrusts of being Certified Cyber is that you are up to speed on what it takes to be on top of the cyber curve. Some might not see the compelling "need" to download and use the latest free update of these players. Our view? Part of the process of being Certified Cyber is to never be behind on technology, and getting in the habit of having the most current players/readers is as important as having the most current players/readers!

Why resist? Why delay? Why avoid? Why not just make it your policy to update/upgrade your players/readers, once you know that the bugs are out of any of the new upgrades. (I usually wait about 90 days before upgrading/updating so that I stay at the leading edge, but not the e-bleeding edge.)

	Download #1. Real One Player http://www.real.com Real offers a pay-version (About US$30) and a free version (Real One). The free version is in small print, but it's there. You may download the free version by clicking here (HINT: look to the lower right corner of this webpage for the FREE version). The RealPlayer plays both video and audio -- no need for two different versions. As of June 2003, the current version is Real One.
	Download #2. QuickTime http://www.apple.com/quicktime QuickTime does a great job at playing streaming video and is available for both PC and Mac computers. As of June 2003, the current version is 6.3
	Download #3. Windows Media Player http://www.microsoft.com Click on All Products, then click on Downloads. As of June 2003, the current version is 9
	Download #4. Adobe Acrobat Reader http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html This free reader permits you to open and view PDF files. (In order to create or modify PDF files, you'll need to buy the full version of Acrobat, currently 5.0, which runs about US$200.) As of June 2003, the current version is 5.0
	Download #5. Macromedia Flash Player http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/ As of June 2003, the current version is Flash MX
	Download #6. Internet Explorer Browser http://www.microsoft.com Click on All Products, then click on Downloads. Then use drop down menu to find Internet Explorer As of June 2003, the current version is 6 SP1.

Remember...
Install and test your players/readers now, before you need them.

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