Operating System:

• Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/ME/XP;
  Additional Information Available
   
• Macintosh with emulator (Optional);
  Additional Information Available

Internet Browser Software:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater with ActiveX enabled;
  Additional Information Available
   
• Netscape 6.1 - 7.1, 8.x or Mozilla Firefox 1.x or higher
  Additional Information Available
   
• America Online Subscribers
  Additional Information Available.

Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/ME/XP:

Macintosh computer emulating a Windows operating system

Internet Explorer browser version 5.5 or greater

To determine if the required version of the Internet Explorer browser is installed, use the following guidelines:

• Open the I.E. browser
   
• Click the "Help" menu (top of browser)
   
• Click "About Internet Explorer"
   
• A new window will open with the version information.

If version 5.5 or greater is not installed, the latest version is available at no cost from the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads).

ActiveX Settings in Internet Explorer:

IBD Charts require ActiveX to be enabled in your IE browser's security settings. To verify these settings, open your Internet Explorer browser, then follow the steps below for the version of IE you are using.

Internet Explorer 7.x

• From the "Tools" menu, select "Internet Options".
• In the Internet Options window, select the "Security" tab.
• Highlight the "Trusted Sites" web content zone icon (the green checkmark) and select the "Default Level" button (Medium setting).
• Click the "Sites" button and in the "Add this website to the zone" field, type "http://www.investors.com" and click the "Add" button. Do the same for "http://www.dailygraphs.com".

  Note: You may need to uncheck the box labeled "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone".

• Click the "Close" button to save the changes in the Trusted Sites settings, then click the "Apply" button and "Close" button to exit the Internet Options window.
• Close all browser windows to completely exit Internet Explorer and then launch Internet Explorer 7 again.

Internet Explorer 6.x

• From the "Tools" menu, select "Internet Options".
• In the Internet Options window, select the "Security" tab.
• Highlight the "Internet" web content zone icon (the globe) and select the "Default Level" button (medium setting). If you do not wish to use this setting, please click the "Custom Level" button and verify that ActiveX is enabled.
• Click the "OK" button to accept your changes.

Internet Explorer 5.x

• From the "Tools" menu, select "Internet Options".
• In the Internet Options window, select the "Security" tab.
• Highlight the "Internet" web content zone icon (the globe) and select the "Default Level" button (medium setting). If you do not wish to use this setting, please click the "Custom Level" button and verify that ActiveX is enabled.
• Click the "OK" button to accept your changes.

Netscape version 6.1 - 7.1, 8.x or Mozilla Firefox 1.x or higher

In order to access IBD Charts with a Netscape browser, your computer must have the correct software installed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Netscape version 6.1 - 7.1, 8.x or Mozilla Firefox 1.x or higher
• Asgard Netscape Plugin
• Plotwon ActiveX control

Note: Our charts do not work with Netscape version 4.x or 7.2. The ActiveX plug-in for Netscape available from our web site is configured to work with Netscape version 6.1 - 7.1.

Note: The Mozilla Firefox browser uses some of the same coding as the Netscape browser and as such, it may be possible to access our charts with this browser. For more information, e-mail us from www.askibd.com.

Obtain Required Software:

• Netscape browsers 6.1 - 7.1 and 8.x are available from http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/download/archive.jsp
• Asgard Netscape Plugin will install as noted below
• Plotwon ActiveX Control will install as noted below

Asgard Plugin:
The first time you try to access an IBD Chart, you will be prompted to install the Asgard plugin if it is not already installed in your current Netscape browser. You will be directed to a page with instructions on how to install the additional software.

Plotwon ActiveX Control
Once the Asgard Netscape Plugin is installed, the final step is to install our ActiveX control.Please note, if you have already accessed the IBD Charts from this computer before, it is not necessary to complete this task, as our software should already be installed. Simply log in and access the IBD Charts.

• Step One: Close all applications (including any anti-virus or pop-up window protection software) with the exception of one Netscape browser window
   
• Step Two: Log into investors.com at www.investors.com
   
• Step Three: Click the IBD Chart link to open the chart window
   
• Step Four: When the chart window opens, our software (Plotwon Control) will automatically download to your computer. A few moments later, you will be prompted to install the downloaded file.
   

Using America Online to access the Internet

America Online offers several versions of its software for use on a computer using a Windows operating system.  While all of its versions will work on a Windows 95/98/2000/NT system, only the 32- bit versions are capable of viewing the IBD Charts.  It is important to verify that the 32-bit version is used when accessing our services.  To determine if you have the correct version, use the following guidelines:

• Open the AOL program (click "Start" > "Programs" > "America Online")
   
• Click the "Help" menu (top bar of browser)
   
• Locate and click "About America Online"
   
• A new window will open with the version information. If you do not see "32-bit" it will be necessary to upgrade.  Use the following URL to access AOL's download page: http://www.aol.com/downloadaol.adp