Method 1:

Download and install a HyperStudio plug-in for your browser.  A plug-in is a small program that works in conjunction with your web browsing software.  HyperStudio has plug-ins available for Netscape and Internet Explorer.  The plug-in installation program is available for downloading from HyperStudio.

Simply download the installation program, run it and follow the prompts.  The next time you click on a web page link that leads to a HyperStudio stack, the plug-in will automatically start allowing you to view the stack.

Caveats:

• It appears to us that some combinations of operating system, browser, HyperStudio stacks, and HyperStudio plug-ins don't work properly.  The plug-in may very well work perfectly for you or not at all.  If you find the plug-in does not work for you, try Method 2 and periodically check the HyperStudio web site for new versions of the plug-in. Alternatively, many people have both Internet Explorer and Netscape installed. You could install the plug-in for both programs and use the one that works.
• Another thing to be aware of is that while basic HyperStudio functions are supported by the plug-in, some more sophisticated NBA (New Button Actions) are not.  Ideally, the person posting a stack on the web should test it first to see if it works properly with the HyperStudio plug-in.  If the plug-in doesn't support all the features in the stack, the author should not post it or at least note the problems. However, you can't always count on that so just be aware of the potential problem.

Method 2:

Another method of viewing HyperStudio stacks involves downloading HyperStudio Player.  HyperStudio Player is a stand alone program that you can install on your own computer that will allow you to run any HyperStudio stack.  With this method you use your web browser to find and download HyperStudio stacks but you open/run them separately from your browser just as you would any other program.

To use this method, first download and run the HyperStudio Player installation program for your computer.  Then when you find a web page with your browser that has a link to a HyperStudio stack you want to view, download the stack, minimize/hide your browser, find the downloaded stack on your computer and double click it. (To download a stack using your browser: On Windows machines, RIGHT click on the link  to the stack and, depending on your browser, chose either "Save link as" or "Save Target As."  On Macs, click and HOLD the mouse button down on the link and, depending on your browser, choose "Save this link as" or "Download link to disk.")

Caveats:

• Pay attention to the links you find to HyperStudio stacks. If the link leads directly to a HyperStudio stack, then you may use Method 2.  However, if the link leads to a web page that automatically downloads the stack and starts the HyperStudio Plug-in to view it then Method 2 will only allow you to download the web page and not the stack itself.
• If you download stacks using Method 2, please be mindful of copyright considerations. Obviously if a stack is posted on the web the author(s) intend for it to be viewed.  What may not be intended is for you to keep a copy of their work on your machine indefinitely.  Unless specifically noted by the author(s), the assumption should be that you should erase the stack from your machine after 24 hours.