Macromedia Flash Player Information
Macromedia Flash Player is a free program available for download from the Adobe Web site. To download this program, you must have an active connection to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (AOL, CompuServe, Comcast, and so on). After you are online, from the list below select the appropriate link for the type of information you need. Follow the online instructions to download and install Macromedia Flash Player.
Note: The FSU Experience can be viewed using Macromedia Flash 7 and above.
- For general information, visit the Adobe home page: http://www.adobe.com
- For instructions on downloading Macromedia Flash Player, visit: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/
- For information about assistive technology at Florida State University, visit: http://www.fsu.edu/~staffair/dean/StudentDisability/
FAQ
- Is there a charge for this program?
- Do I need to download this program?
- How do I view the FSU Experience after I download and install Macromedia Flash Player?
- Why would I want to view the interactive Flash presentation?
- What if I have a problem downloading or installing Macromedia Flash Player?
- Is Macromedia Flash Player compatible with assistive technologies such as text readers?
Is there a charge for this program?
No. Adobe provides the Flash Player plug-in program free of charge.
Do I need to download this program?
Not necessarily. You can still use your browser to view the full text of the General Bulletin in either the PDF or HTML format.
How do I view the FSU Experience after I download and install Macromedia Flash Player?
Return to the CD-ROM's overview page by clicking the General Bulletin CD-ROM Overview link in the navigation column at left. After you are back on the overview page, click The FSU Experience link from that page's navigation column. If your Internet browser is correctly configured to run using Macromedia Flash Player, the presentation runs from the CD in your CD-ROM drive.
Why would I want to view the interactive Flash presentation?
This brief introduction to Florida State University offers a broad overview of the Tallahassee-Leon County community, student life and activities, research opportunities and facilities, and the teaching philosophies of six of Florida State's most distinguished faculty members. You can exit this presentation at any point while viewing it should you wish to proceed to the text of the General Bulletin.
What if I have a problem downloading or installing Macromedia Flash Player?
Refer to the help and troubleshooting information provided on the Adobe Web site.
Is Macromedia Flash Player compatible with assistive technologies such as text readers?
There are limitations with certain assistive technologies when attempting to view Macromedia Flash Player files. The Macromedia Web site provides specific information addressing accessibility issues; please review this information (available online) if you have any concerns. If the Macromedia Flash Player presentation is not compatible with your specific assistive technology, please view either the HTML or PDF text portions of the Bulletin. The Student Disabilities Resource Center at The Florida State University is available for FSU students requiring additional support. Contact them at (850) 644-9566 or at (850) 644-8504 (TDD).
For answers to additional frequently asked questions concerning Macromedia Flash Player, please refer to Adobe's Web site at http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/productinfo/faq.

