To test your system's configuration against the minimum requirements needed to use FutureSource Xtra, please visit http://xtra.futuresource.com/compatible.jsp. A sample test result is listed below:
Operating System:
FutureSource Xtra requires a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, NT,
or XP. These operating systems can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/.
Some versions of these operating systems may require Service Packs which
can be found at Windows® Update.
Note: XP users will need to get the Security Update that is available on Windows® Update.
Browser:
In order 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.
Cookies:
In order to fully experience the power of FutureSource Xtra the use of
cookies is required. 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.
Java Virtual Machine:
FutureSource Xtra 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.
Monitor Display:
FutureSource Xtra requires at least a 256 color display.
Internet Connection:
FutureSource Xtra requires a 128K internet connection. Broadband connections
(DSL, Cable, T1) will improve application performance.
Memory:
FutureSource Xtra requires at least 128MB RAM.
Processor:
FutureSource Xtra requires a Pentium II 350MHz or greater for optimal performance.
Other:
Popup blockers and privacy software must be disabled for the xtra.futuresource.com
domain.