Browser plug-ins have become a standard aspect of any web browsing experience. Most sites rely on the presence of several prominent plug-ins to enhance a user's experience and maximize the power and potential of the web. While we make every effort to simplify the navigation of our site here at PBU, there are a few common plug-ins that we utilize throughout our site. In most instances, these plug-ins have already been installed as a part of your standard browser installation. However, if you experience difficulty and need to verify or update your browser plug-ins, the links below should help you find your way. All of these browser plug-ins are freely available.

Acrobat Reader - If you do not currently have a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or higher), we strongly recommend that you acquire it.  You will then be able to easily view and print the various documents available on PBU's web site as well as many other Internet sites.   To do so, visit Adobe's site, where you will be able to download the most recent versions of Acrobat Reader for your computer.  Acrobat Reader is a standard plugin for most of the mainstream Internet browsers, so once it is installed, it will automatically open when you attempt to access a .PDF document.

Macromedia Flash Player has rapidly become the most popular plug-in in use today. Millions of web site are now using Flash technology to deploy rich web content. Be sure to update your browser to the latest version of Flash player to make the most of your web browsing experience! Visit Macromedia's site to download Flash player now!

Java Plug-in technology establishes a connection between popular browsers and the Java platform. This connection enables applets on Web sites to be run within a browser on the desktop. Get the latest Jave Runtime Environment from Sun Microsystem's Site.