The following are links to some programs available for downloading (free...) that you may find useful in expanding your on-line learning horizons.  

Program Name/ Company	What the thing does	URL to download page
Acrobat Reader/ Adobe	This program allows you to read files in the "portable download format" (.pdf).  This program has no editing capability.	http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
QuickTime/ Apple	Allows you to view QuickTime videos over your computer.  Medscape often has QuickTime videos.	http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
FlashPlayer/ Macromedia	Another video format.  You will need this for Dr. Karius' directed studies.	http://www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/
RealPlayer/ Real	Although there are no RealAudio files supported on the UHS web server, other web sites may use them.	http://www.real.com/player/index.html (scroll down a little to see the basic (free) player download).
If you do NOT have PowerPoint on your computer, Microsoft offers a Powerpoint Presenter ("viewer") that will enable you to view the PowerPoint files that are on the internet.
PowerPoint Presenter/ Microsoft	To view PowerPoint 2000 presentations	http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/Ppview97.aspx