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• the executable file ("LESSON NAME".exe)
• all of the linked files (graphics, animations, sounds, etc.)
• a set of support files (called Xtras) required by the Authorware runtime (the runtime is the 'engine' embedded within the executable) to display graphics, read files, etc.

Due to the use of more and larger animations into the Fundamentals Courses, we currently recommend the following minimum requirements to ensure an optimum presentation:

• CPU: 400Mhz machines should run the software fine. The lessons may be run on 200Mhz machines or even lower, however, the user may notice pronounced time lags between voice-over and on-screen material in addition to frame dropping in the animation sequences
• 128 megs of RAM
• 8x CD-ROM drive
• Sound card
• 800x600 display resolution or higher
• 16 bit color or higher (preferably 24 bit or higher)
• Minimum of 250-450 MB of hard-drive space per lesson (if they will be run on the HD which is preferable)
• 10/100 megabit network/connection (if the lessons are to be delivered across a LAN)

The following installation practices ARE NOT recommended; however, the lessons will still function:

• Running the lessons directly from the CDs
• Accessing the lesson CD's via a LAN connection to a CD TOWER or CD "JUKEBOX"
• Using a CPU slower than ~400Mhz, and/or a system with less than 128MB RAM

Possible symptoms of the above installation configurations may include:

• Frame dropping or "stuttering" of animations and/or sounds
• Time lags between the voice-over and on-screen action
• Unusual or abrupt transitions as graphic material "catches up" with voice-over time lags
• Since the lessons actually write student tracking information to a designated directory, accessing the lesson CD will always prompt users for directory information (since the CD's are read only)

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