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Technical Requirements
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General requirements
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* A broadband connection to the Internet is required to use the MicroScope platform, although higher-speed connections are preferable.
* A minimal screen resolution of **1280x1024** pixels is needed.
* Please enable **Javascript**. This should be enabled by default on your web browser. Else, check your web browser documentation for further information about how to proceed.
* Supported Browsers: LABGeM team has tested the MicroScope platform with the following browsers:

	* Firefox (all platforms) `http://www.mozilla-europe.org/fr/firefox/ <http://www.mozilla-europe.org/fr/firefox/>`_
	* Google Chrome (all platforms) `http://www.google.com/chrome <http://www.google.com/chrome>`_
	* Apple Safari (Mac OSX) `http://www.apple.com/fr/safari/ <http://www.apple.com/fr/safari/>`_


.. _JWS:

Java Web Start
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Java Web Start is needed for several functionalities (IGV, tMeV, etc.).
Please visit `this page <https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_webstart.xml/>`_ to install it.

.. Warning::
    Java Web Start is deprecated.
    We currently support Java 8 only.

.. Tip::
    If the application doesn't work you may need some additional configuration steps.
    You must allow our software to run without certificate by adding https://mage.genoscope.cns.fr/ to the exception list.
    Read `this FAQ <http://java.com/en/download/faq/exception_sitelist.xml>`_ to know how to proceed.