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The genealogy resource directories can generally be viewed on a web browser such as Internet Explorer version 6 or later, or any version of Firefox, Safari or Chrome.
The searchable databases and articles require a more recent browser. Those recommended are Internet Explorer 8+, Firefox 5+, Safari 4+ and Chrome 14+. Database searches on more recent browsers are faster. JavaScript must be enabled.
A broadband internet connection is highly recommended. Users of low performance computers or internet connections will need patience on waiting for the results of their database searches.
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The header at the top of each page displays the site logo on the left. On the right is the hierarchy of the current page. The other pages in the path are directly accessible by clicking them. Whilst the pointer hovers over these and all other links or they are selected, they turn the underlined complementary colour.
The main content of each page, on a white or pale coloured background, begins with the main heading. The page may end with links to associated pages.
The footer at the bottom of the page has links to the home page, an about us page, some faq's, a site map, these site specifications & requirements, our privacy policy, and a contact us page. Below these links is the page revision date and the site copyright notice. In the case of the home page, the revision date is the latest revision date of any page on the site.
This site meets most accessibility guidelines. However, it is not suitable for use on low resolution hand held devices such as early mobile telephones and PDAs. Recent large screen smartphones, tablets and other devices with resolutions of at least 720 x 400 are quite usable, eg Apple iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S. But larger displays of 1024 x 768 or more are highly recommended.
Good text contrast is assured by using dark text on a white or pale coloured background. Clear, easy to read type faces have been chosen.
If you need to increase the text size due to a vision impairment, most browsers allow this from their View menus or with the keyboard shortcut <Ctrl +> without compromising the page layout.
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