ABOUT KNPB ONLINE

Welcome to KNPB Online, the companion web site for KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno, Nevada. By merging online and television media, KNPB Online is pioneering the creation and distribution of interactive programming to advance education, culture and citizenship worldwide.

Technical Tips:
This site is best viewed with the latest version of either Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

Most KNPB Online sites are designed for screen resolutions of either 800x600 pixels or 640x480 pixels. On a 640x480 screen, the graphics and text will appear larger but you will see less at one time without scrolling. On a 800x600 screen, you should be able to see most of the main screens.

To change your screen resolution, look for "Display Properties" or "Monitors & Sound" in your Control Panel.

Font Size:
KNPB Online sites are best viewed when your default font is set to "Medium" or "Smaller" on Internet Explorer or Times New Roman size 12 on Netscape Navigator. If your font size is set significantly larger or smaller than these, you may experience some distorted graphics.

Downloads and Plug-Ins:
Some KNPB Online and PBS Online sites use free downloads or plug-ins to enhance your experience. Several of the most common plug-ins are listed below. Please note that not all of KNPB's Online sites require these plug-ins and that each of these can be downloaded free of charge.

Adobe Acrobat formats documents to help print more accurately.

RealPlayer streams audio and video files without waiting for the entire file to download.

Shockwave allows for interactive multimedia—including audio, video and animations—through a web browser.

QuickTime enables videos or view QuickTime VRs—"virtual reality" panoramic scenes.