Finite Math on the Web

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable cookies in Netscape?
If you are running Netscape version 4.0 or later, go to Edit->Preferences->Advanced and check the box which says "Accept all Cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server."

How do I enable Java in Netscape?
If you are running Netscape version 4.0 or later, go to Edit->Preferences->Advanced and check the box which says "Enable Java."

How do I enable JavaScript in Netscape?
If you are running Netscape version 4.0 or later, go to Edit->Preferences->Advanced and check the box which says "Enable JavaScript."

How do I enable Stylesheets in Netscape?
If you are running Netscape version 4.0 or later, go to Edit->Preferences->Advanced and check the box which says "Enable Stylesheets."

How do I enable cookies, Java, JavaScript, LiveScript in Internet Explorer?
If you are running Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, go to Tools->Internet Options->Security->Internet, and set security to Medium or below. This will set the required options to a level which will support this software.

How do I change the fonts?
If you are running Netscape, go to Edit->Preferences->Fonts, select "Use my default fonts", and set the fonts to the appropriate size and style. This courseware uses "Helvetica" with 12 or 14 point.

If you are running Explorer, go to View->Text Size, and View->Encoding, and set them to the appropriate values.

Do I have to finish the entire Module?
No. If you finish an activity, you will either be asked whether you want to continue where you left off, or you will be led to the table of contents screen for the Module.

If you do not finish an activity, you will have to resume at the beginning of that activity.

If I decide to work on a different computer, will it remember where I left off? Your status information is kept in a cookie on your local machine, so if you change machines, it is as if you are starting from scratch. Information regarding completed quizzes is kept on a server, so you do not have to worry about redoing completed quizzes.