Getting Started

Welcome to Interactive Differential Equations^TM 2006 Release.

Interactive Differential Equations (IDE) is interactive software designed to enhance learning about differential equations. IDE includes over 90 interactive tools that uniquely illustrate abstract concepts, with applications drawn from engineering, physics, chemistry and biology. IDE topics include first- and second-order differential equations, linear and nonlinear systems, Laplace transforms, and series solutions.

IDE can be used in a number of ways, from classroom demonstrations and discussions to laboratory and homework assignments. It can also be used in conjunction with any textbook, and fits a variety of teaching approaches and learning styles.

We hope that you enjoy IDE.

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Minimum System Requirements:

WINDOWS

366 MHz CPU
Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP
64 MB RAM
800 x 600 screen resolution
Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape 7.0
Plug-Ins: Flash Player 6, , Java 1.5, Adobe® Acrobat Reader®
Internet Connection: 56k modem minimum

MACINTOSH

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Navigating Through IDE:

For assistance with navigating through IDE, please visit the online Help system by pressing the Help button available through most screens.

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Using the Electronic Workbook:

The complete IDE Workbook is included on this site as PDF files. They can be viewed and printed with Adobe's Acrobat Reader, also supplied on this site. To link to the PDFs, click on "View Lab in PDF" from the tool preview menu for each individual lab.

NOTE: If you are viewing the PDF Workbook from within IDE, you are viewing it in a new browser window. You may resize this window and view it alongside IDE screens.

In some cases the PDF may open in a new browser window behind the IDE product screen. If so, use the Window menu to move the PDF window to the foreground.

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Technical Support:

Pearson Higher Education Media Product Support
Phone: 1-800-677-6337
Email: media.support@pearsoned.com
Online: http://www.aw-bc.com/techsupport

Please help us to assist you by providing the following information:

• The computer make and model you are using.
• A description of the problem you are experiencing.
• A description of the steps that result in the problem you are experiencing.
• The exact text of any error message you receive.

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Credits

Software Designer:
Hubert Hohn

ISBN: 0-321-29047-X

Pearson Education/Addison Wesley
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02116
phone: 617-848-7500