Website Use Help Using Browsers

Do your Graphics load blurry?

Browser: The software that lets you (graphically) view web pages.

The site was designed using the current HTML standard (4.0), which includes the use of cascading style-sheets...in other words, the current web design techniques. Not all browsers fully support these features yet. While you should be able to view the site using a version 4 or higher browser, the website will perform and look best with Internet Explorer 4 or 5, or Netscape 6, as this browser best supports the current web technology and allows for an enhanced design. The website is chocked full of goodies. Treat yourself to the best of "Brunswick County Government Online". (As other browsers are released that equally support the current technology, they will be linked here.)
     If desired, these browsers can be downloaded by simply following the links below. (A new window will open, allowing you to download the program while you continue to use the Brunswick County Government website.)

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or 6.0
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
  Approx. download time: 56 mins. to 2 hours* (28.8K modem).
  Approx. file size: 7.5 MB to 17.2 MB *
  * Browser-only to Full Package
  Cost: FREE!
• Internet Explorer 4.0
• AOL 4.0 or higher **
• CompuServe 4.0 or higher **

** Both AOL and CompuServe's browsers are driven by Internet Explorer (a scaled-down version). You may use the full version of Internet Explorer by simply starting Internet Explorer once you have connected to AOL or CompuServe. (See next item.)

Many people do not realize that once connected to the Internet (whether through AOL, CompuServe, or a local internet service provider), a user can use any browser that he/she wishes to surf the web -- even if their internet software came with a particular browser.

USING INTERNET EXPLORER:

Internet Explorer 4 (or 5) is automatically included with Windows 95 or 98 and should install automatically, unless you have specifically deselected it during the installation process. Once you have connected to the Internet, simply click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop. If you do not have that icon on your desktop, click the "START" button, select "PROGRAMS", and then select the Internet Explorer option. And, off you go!

USING NETSCAPE:

Netscape 4.x has many bugs and poorly supports HTML standards (specifically stylesheets). Netscape 6 appears to be a stable, standards-compliant browser. However, if you want to use Netscape (Communicator 4.51 or higher, or Navigator 4.06 or higher), here are a few tips:

• If the web page does not display properly, you may need to click the "RELOAD" button on the Netscape menu. In particular, you might need to do this if you resize your browser window.

Problem downloading software? If, for some reason, you cannot download Internet Explorer 5 from the internet, you can checkout a CD-Rom of the software from one of the Brunswick County libraries. (Coming soon!)

Navigating The Website

The site is navigated using either the "left Menu" or "top menu" buttons. The "left  menu" lists specific areas of OurClark.com. 

The "top menu", deals with more general areas of our site.

Just click on the links to get to that area.  It's actually quite simple.

We Need Your Help!

Website Problems / Additions

Please report any website problems that you encounter to the Webmaster. In addition, let us know if you were unable to find the information for which you were looking. We will make every effort to put that information on the website.

If you have any problems using this website, please email the Webmaster. (You should expect a response within 24 hours.)