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This Section features useful links to software downloads that you can use to get the most out of the CTA web site. If you have any questions about the following links, please contact our webmaster.
Netscape Communicator 4.0 The CTA web site was optimized to be best viewed with the Netscape Communicator and Navigator Series of browsers version 4.0 and above. Download the browser from the company that created the standards in browser technology.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Another browser that works great on the CTA web site is the Internet Explorer 4.0 series of browsers from Microsoft. Use this useful link to download the future standard in web browser technology.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe's PDF format documents are the best way to transport content rich documents over slow Internet connections. The CTA web site carries a great number of PDF documents for its Brochures, Careers & Business, and Maps & Schedules sections. Download today the plug-in or full version Acrobat Reader application so you can take advantage of great stuff found on this site.
Lynx text Browser Lynx is the most popular text only browser available. It can be very useful to people who use screen readers to access web sites. Lynx can also be helpful to customers who do not wish to take advantage of web graphics. http://lynx.browser.org to get the source code/binaries for Lynx.


This section shows how signage and icons are used on the CTA site to create a sense of standardized browsing experience.
	The help icon This is the icon that took you to this section. If you ever experience a problem on the site click on this icon and it will bring you back to this page.
	The home icon The home icon is used through-out the web site and can assist a user on getting back to the main page of the web site. If you ever get lost use it to go back to the home page where you can start your site exploration again.
	The top of page icon This icon is used in all content pages to scroll back to the top of the page in one click.
	The previous page icon When you need to browse to the "logically" previous page than the one you are on, use the previous page icon. It is different than your browser's back button since it links to the logically previous page in relation to the page the user is on.




The CTA web site is designed to work with the most popular web browsers as of March of 1999. This section demonstrates the preferred settings for each of the supported browsers that ensure appropriate viewing of most CTA web pages. Since this is a graphically intensive web site, it is best that your system is set at 256 colors or better so you can experience the full range of colors used on the web site. However, all graphic elements have been engineered to display alternative text labels that can be usuful to computer systems that support less than 256 colors or have no graphic display capabilities.
Netscape Communicator 4.0 and higher This browser works better if it is set to display the web site's default colors. Also it is best that Javascript and Cookies support are enabled. To access the browser's preferences click the Edit menu and then choose the Preferences option.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher This browser should always work perfectly on the CTA web site. Just make sure that you use a "medium" size font through the "Internet Options" dialog box that is located under the "View" menu choice.



If you need any technical assistance accessing the web site please use the following contacts e-mail addresses. Issues that pertain to browser viewing inability should be directed to: webmaster@transitchicago.com In your e-mail message explain in the best detail possible the problem that you are having and the make and version of the browser you are using, as well as the operating system (Windows 95, 98, Mac, etc) and modem or Internet connection speed that you are using.


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