INTERNET BROWSER: To access PFO, we strongly recommend Microsoft's
Internet Explorer (IE) ver. 6.x or 5.5.
Other browsers like Netscape will work but frequently will not display
the PFO data as intended. Also, if you access PFO with
a browser other than IE 6 or greater, functions such as subscribing
online may not work properly or may lack proper security.
The latest version of Internet Explorer may be downloaded
from Microsoft by clicking
here. We strongly suggest you install the most current version available.
"COOKIES"are
tiny text files saved to your hard drive and must be enabled for PFO
to work correctly. These files do not
harm your computer and do not contain personal or private
information. If you are unsure whether cookies are properly
enabled on your computer, click
here for detailed instructions for enabling cookies
in various browsers.
MONITOR
RESOLUTION: Because PFO is a text-intensive website we strongly recommend
— for optimum display — a color monitor set at a resolution of 1024
x 768 (16-bit and above color depth).
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INTERNET
CONNECTION: Because PFO's Funding Database is quite large
it is highly desirable to be connected to the internet with a fast broadband
connection—cable modem, DSL, Fios, or T1 line. Yes, PFO will work
satisfactorily with a dial-up connection but search results and
screens can take much longer to display.
JAVASCRIPT must be enabled in your browser for certain PFO Search
Module functions to work properly. By default, Javascript is enabled in most browsers.
CREDIT CARD SECURITY: If you subscribe
online using a credit card, your browser must be SSL-compliant
for security purposes. To check that your browser is SSL-compliant,
when you are on the screen at which credit card information is entered, look for a small lock icon 
in your bottom-right corner. If the
icon is displayed then your personal and credit card data are secure!
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has been designed to work best with computer systems with the
following specifications.