Burning Issues II has been designed as a multi-layered HTML-based application, offering a wealth of information at any one time to the student. In order to do this effectively, it uses what are called "pop-up" windows--separate web browser mini-windows that are used to display information such as an instructional video, a description of an animal, or a glossary of fire terms. Users of this program should note that using pop-up windows within Burning Issues does not pose any security risk to the student as far as viewing unwanted or inappropriate content. These separate windows are all contained within the burning issues DVD...at no time will they allow any external web-sites to create their own pop-up windows...indeed, this would be programmatically impossible from within the Burning Issues II software.
In addition, the BI II software relies on Java to deliver various lessons to the students. Some ill-advised IT managers might see this as a security risk as well. Again, these Java-based lessons will not at any time reference any material outside of the DVD, effectively protecting the student from viewing any inappropriate content.
If you are viewing this web page, chances are that your browser has attempted to block the Burning Issues software from creating its standard interface window (which is done as a "pop-up"). In order to view the software, follow the instructions below for your web browser software:
When the Burning Issues II software is first run within Internet Explorer, the following warning will appear:
right-click your mouse button on the warning bar to bring up a context-menu:
Move your cursor to the "Allow Blocked Content" item and left-click. This should bring up a warning dialog box:
Click on the "Yes" button. This should allow the Burning Issues II software to run unencumbered while Internet Explorer is still active. When returning to Internet Explorer at a later time, it will likely be necessary to repeat these steps to allow the software to run properly.
Return to Burning Issues II Start Page.
In Netscape 7.0 and above, you will need to bring up the "Edit->Preferences..." menu item. A dialog box should appear with a list pane on the left with various options and a preferences area on the right. Locate the "Privacy and Security" item in the right list pane and click the "+" sign next to it. Now locate the "Popup Windows" item in the list and click on it. Find the checkbox labeled "Block unrequested popup windows" and un-check it:
Now, when you return to the start page, the software should start running properly.
Return to Burning Issues II Start Page.
In Safari, bring up the "Safari" menu item and locate the item "Block Pop-Up Windows":
Now, uncheck this item:
When you return to the start page, the Burning Issues II software should start running properly.
Return to Burning Issues II Start Page.