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Plug-Ins

"Plug-in" software allows users to create and view online documents, audio, video, animation and multimedia presentations.

To determine which plug-in is most appropriate for your needs, and how to use it:

Browse the links for common plug-ins below, or sign up for training or consulting.

Note: To see which plug-ins are available on campus computers, see Academic Technology Service's Computer Labs list.

Document sharing:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for Windows 95 or later, MacOS8.1 or later, Linux and Unix versions. Download Acrobat Reader.
  

Multimedia presentations (audio, video and/or animation):

• Apple QuickTime is available for Windows 95 or later and MacOS 8.1 or later. Download QuickTime.
  
  
• Macromedia Flash Player is available for Windows 95 or later, MacOS 8.1 or later, Linux and Unix versions. Download Flasher Player.
  
  
• Macromedia Shockwave Player is available for Windows 95 or later, MacOS 8.1 or later. Download Shockwave Player.
  
  
• RealNetworks RealPlayer is available for Windows 95 or later, Mac OS, Linux and Unix versions. Download RealPlayer.
  
  
• Microsoft Media Player is available for Windows 95 or later, Mac OS 8.1 or later and Solaris. Download Media Player.