Operating
System
FutureSource
Xtra requires a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP, which
can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/.
Windows may require Service Packs, which can be found at: Windows®
Update.
Browser
To function properly, FutureSource Xtra must be run on Internet Explorer
5.5 or greater. Internet Explorer can be downloaded and installed from http://www.microsoft.com/ie/
or from Windows® Update.
***Xtra will not operate in the AOL browser environment. You must
minimize AOL and use Internet Explorer.***
Cookies
To fully experience the power of FutureSource Xtra, you must use cookies.
To ensure that you can accept cookies, please follow the instructions given
below:
Internet Explorer 5.5
- From your
menu bar choose Tools -> Internet Options.
- Click
on the "Security" tab.
- Choose
either Medium, Medium-Low, or Low for security settings. We suggest
that you choose Medium security.
- If you
do not feel comfortable with Medium security settings and would like
to use High security settings you will need to click the "Custom Level"
button and enable "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and
"Allow per session cookies.
Internet
Explorer 6.0
- From your
menu bar choose Tools -> Internet Options.
- Click
on the "Privacy" tab.
- Please
ensure that you are set at a Medium Privacy level. You may have to click
on the "Default" button to show the privacy slider bar again.
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Java Virtual Machine
NYMEX Direct utilizes Java Applets to give you the best Quote and Charting
experience. You will need to download and install the latest Sun Java®
Virtual Machine. If you currently have a Sun Java® Virtual Machine installed
and need to update, please visit the Sun Java® web site to download
the latest version: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Monitor
Display
NYMEX Direct requires
at least a 256 color display.
Internet Connection
NYMEX Direct requires a 128K internet connection. Broadband connections
(DSL, Cable, T1) will improve application performance.
Memory
NYMEX Direct requires at least 128MB RAM.
Processor
NYMEX Direct requires a Pentium II 350MHz or greater for optimal performance.
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