System requirements
To watch videos on lynda.com, we recommend a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768.
You will also need the following minimum software requirements:
Player
- Apple QuickTime 7.5, Windows Media Player 10, Adobe Flash Player 9
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- - Use QuickTime 7.5.5 with Safari for Mac
Browser
- Internet Explorer 7.0 (64-bit Internet Explorer 7.0 is not supported), Firefox 3.0, Safari 4.1.2, Google Chrome 11.0
- JavaScript and cookies must be enabled
Operating system
- Windows XP with SP3 or Mac OS X 10.4.11
In addition, you will need an Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth. Most lynda.com videos will download best with a downstream bandwidth of at least 1Mbps. For the smoothest playback, we recommend a downstream bandwidth of at least 1.5Mbps for our larger videos (10Mb+), such as the Creative Inspiration documentaries.
You can test your downstream bandwidth on another site, such as www.speedtest.net. Click the green triangle on the map to initiate a speed test (if none of the triangles are green, select one close to your geographic location). Once complete, your downstream bandwidth is displayed in the Download box near the top of your screen.
Tip: If you wait until an entire movie downloads, indicated when the play bar at the bottom of the movie turns a darker shade of gray, you should be able to watch it without hiccups or interruptions. If you're not a member yet, we suggest viewing some of our free movies to see if you're happy with the speed and performance before you subscribe. Learn more about our free content.
