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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Show-related FAQ
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What is The Outer Limits?
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The Outer Limits is the longest running Science Fiction anthology on TV. Now in its 7th season The Outer Limits blurs the line between fact and fiction and celebrates the human imagination by making the unbelievable seem frighteningly real.
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Is it possible to visit the set?
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No, due to liability and safety issues the set is not open to the public.
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How can I contact the actors or the production office?
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You can write to any cast or crew member involved in the show at the address below:
The Outer Limits
c/o MGM
2501 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Where can I find the terms of use?
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Please visit the link below for terms of use:
http://www.mgm.com/corp/m_redirs/mgm_footer/scripts/terms_of_use.html
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Technical FAQ
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What browsers does The Outer Limits support?
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The Outer Limits website supports version 4.0 and above for the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, and AOL. You may be able to view some features on our site if you have an earlier version. However, we recommend latest versions of Internet Explorer and/or Netscape Navigator as they are faster at certain operations, more reliable, and support all of the features our site uses.
If you seem to be having difficulties viewing the site, we advise that you upgrade your browser by clicking either of the links below:
Download Microsoft Internet Explorer
Download Netscape Navigator
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Why can't I see the animations?
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In order to provide our users with cutting-edge animation and the latest navigation elements, our site makes extensive use of Macromedia's Flash 5 browser "plug-in". Though our site is viewable without Flash 5, we recommend installing the free "plug-in" for an optimal experience:
Download Flash Player
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Why can't I view the video clips?
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All of our latest video clips are encoded in Windows Media Player 6 or QuickTime 4 format. To view them, you'll need an easy-to-install free "plug-in" for your browser, which you can obtain from the following link:
Download Windows Media Player
Download QuickTime
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What are the minimum system (hardware/software) requirements for accessing your site?
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For the best experience, we recommend at a minimum:
PC - Pentium 133 or better with a minimum of 32 MB RAM and Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT
Macintosh - PowerPC with System 7.1 and 32 MB RAM
Connection Speed - 56 kbps modem. However, for optimal viewing, we recommend a cable modem, DSL or other broadband solution.
Browsers - version 4.0 or above of the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, and AOL.
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Why do I sometimes get outdated information?
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Information on our website is continuously updated. If you are receiving outdated information, you may force your browser to retrieve the most recent information by clicking reload/refresh on your browser.
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How do I make The Outer Limits my start up page?
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Change your start-up page directly in your browser. Just choose your browser and follow the appropriate instructions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Select "View" and "Options" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
- Click on the tab labeled "Navigation" and select "Start Page" from the drop box.
- Paste or type http://www.theouterlimits.com/ into the "Address" box and click "OK".
Netscape Navigator
- Select "Options" and "General Preferences" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
- Select the tab labeled "Appearance".
- Paste or type http://www.theouterlimits.com/ in the "Browser Starts With:" dialog box. Make sure to select the "Home Page Location" radio button and click "OK."
America Online
- Select "Favorite" from the heart icon at the top of the screen.
- Paste or type "The Outer Limits" and click "OK."
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