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The Canada Post Web site utilizes the latest tools and technologies in Internet development
to provide a dynamic, media-rich, interactive experience to our users. You will find
some basic techniques and useful hints that will help you get the most out
of our site. If you have any other technical questions regarding the usage of the Canada
Post Web site that are not answered in the following sections, please feel
free to send us an email.
Browser Requirements
To make the most out of the Canada Post Web site you need Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher,
or Netscape 6.1 or higher.
Need an upgrade? The following links will take you to sites where you can
download the most recent versions of each of the major browsers:
We hope that this information is helpful in upgrading your Internet browser.
To insure that you receive proper instruction for updating your browser, please contact
the appropriate technical support lines at Microsoft or Netscape.
Flash Plug-In
Canada Post's site uses Flash technology for delivering rich media content, and
an interactive, multi-media online experience. Although the Web site is fully functional
for browsers without Flash Plug-In, in order to take advantage of this quick
and engaging technology, your browser needs to have Flash Player plug-in installed.
What is Flash?
Macromedia Flash a technology for designing interactive Web experiences, and is
used to spruce up many Web pages on the Internet. Flash enriches Internet
multimedia experience by combining animation, sound, and interactivity to make Web
pages more engaging. It is quickly becoming the standard for delivering high-impact,
lightweight Web content. Designs and animations are deployed immediately
across all browsers and platforms, attracting and engaging users with a rich Web experience.
What do I need to do?
Flash Player is a free program downloadable from Macromedia Web site. The following link will direct
you to Macromedia Web site where you can download Flash Player for your browser:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/
JavaScripts
Canada Post Web site uses JavaScript to enhance navigation and provide interactive pages.
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a basic scripting language that allows Web authors to create dynamic
pages that react to user interaction. JavaScript is based loosely on the Java
programming language, which has recently taken the Web and programming community
by storm. JavaScript is a "safe" programming language, one that cannot
access any system controls or hardware on a user's computer.
JavaScript provides greater flexibility to the Web designer through such luxuries
as being able to create windows, site navigation tools, display moving text,
sound or other multimedia elements with relative ease.
What do I need to do?
Just ensure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser. Please follow these directions to enable your browser.
DHTML (Dynamic HTML)
In addition to enhanced media-rich Flash and JavaScript applications, Canada
Post Web site utilizes Dynamic HTML technology to bring true interactivity to our site.
What is DHTML?
DHTML, or Dynamic HTML, is a new Web technology that enables elements inside
a Web page to be, well, dynamic. Things once considered unchangeable once the
page has loaded, such as text, page styles (font color, size, etc.), element
position, etc., can now all be changed dynamically, thanks to DHTML. It brings
Web pages one-step closer to how things look inside your television, where images
appear and disappear, text flies in and out, and content move around freely
inside the screen.
What do I need to do?
... Nothing! All modern browsers support DHTML. If you have Internet Explorer 4 or higher, or Netscape
4 or higher you are ready to take advantage of dynamic Web content of DHTML.
If you require further help, please visit Contact us.
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