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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Is it possible to network the Vikings! CD-ROM?
    The published price of the CD-ROM includes a single user, site and network licence, giving you the freedom to use the software in your school however you wish, with no hidden costs. (No separate paper licence is required.) For more information see the license policy on the Cambridge-Hitachi web site - http://www.cambridge-hitachi.com/orderingandevaluation/policy_primary.htm

    Q. What is the minimum computer specification to run the Vikings! CD-ROM?

    The Vikings! CD-ROM requires either a Windows or Macintosh computer with the following specification.

    minimum PC specification

    Intel Pentium I 200MHz (or eqiv)
    32MB RAM
    16-bit graphics display
    800x600 screen resolution
    5MB available disk space
    Soundcard (required for sound)
    4x CD-ROM drive
    Mouse
    Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

    minimum Macintosh specification

    PowerPC
    32MB RAM
    16-bit graphics display
    800x600 screen resolution
    5MB available disk space
    Sound
    4x CD-ROM drive
    Mouse
    Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

    Q. Which versions of Windows does the Vikings! CD-ROM run on.

    The CD-ROM will not run on Windows 3.1. A final list of compatible Windows Operating Systems is being produced. Watch this space.

    Q. Does the Vikings! CD-ROM run on Macintosh OS X?

    Unfortunately, the Vikings! CD-ROM does not work on Macintosh OS X (either standard or Classic mode). It currently works on Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x.