If you experience difficulties viewing an IBM Podcast presentation, please ensure your system meets the necessary software requirements outlined on the IBM Podcasts system requirements page. Download links to the most recent versions of the required software are provided below. Please note that the web browsers and podcatchers currently utilized by IBM Podcasts are non-IBM software, and as such, IBM does not guarantee the function or expected performance of this software.
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Web browser downloads
There are minimum Web browser requirements for the successful viewing of a Webcast. If you are experiencing difficulties viewing or listening to a Webcast, make sure that you have the correct version and that the browser is installed and configured properly.
- Internet Explorer: Version 5.0 or higher required, version 6.0 or higher recommended
- Firefox: Version 1.0 or higher required, version 2.0 or higher recommended.
Podcast Clients | "Podcatchers" downloads
There are numerous "podcatchers" available on the web. A small selection of the more popular podcast clients are available for download below or alternatively you can compare the features of a wide range of podcatchers on Podcatchermatrix.org.
- iTunes:
iTunes is a free audio / music manager application that supports podcasting with some extra features. It is easy to use and is a good starting place for anyone just getting started with Podcasting. Although free, iTunes is licensed proprietary software.
- Juice (formerly iPodder):
Juice is a good open-source podcast client is Juice (formerly iPodder). Despite not having an integrated media player, this lightweight podcast client is easy to use and is another good starting place for anyone looking for an open source client.
Adobe PDF viewer
Some files on this site are saved in an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Download a free PDF viewer from Adobe:
Microsoft PowerPoint viewer
Some files on this site are saved in a Microsoft PowerPoint format (PPT). If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft Office software you can download a free PowerPoint (PPT) viewer from Microsoft: