Beyond a Textbook

Download Software

Running the presentation software is easy. All you need is a subscription and the Java Web Start software. If you have set these up previously, you will be able to run the presenter once site maintenance is complete.

Step 1: Register

The first step is to create an account by registering your email address and choosing a password through our registration facility, currently unavailable due to site maintenance. After registering you can test the software to confirm it works on your system before purchasing a subscription.

Step 2: Install Java Web Start

The presentation software relies on Java Web Start technology, included in the freely available Java Standard Edition. You must be using an up-to-date version of Java (minimum version is 1.4.2). To upgrade or install Java, follow the links on the Java.com home page to download the latest version.

Step 3: Test the Presentation Software

Once Java is installed, you are able to launch the application, except during site maintenance.

To login to the software, just provide the email and password you registered with. You will be reminded that your subscription is not active, however some content (notably the demonstration presentation) can be accessed without a current subscription.

Step 4: Purchase a Subscription

Once you have confirmed that the software runs on your computer, you can purchase a subscription. A subscription allows unlimited access to the site content for the time purchased.