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Statistics for access devices are typically taken from one site and published or through a web analytics vendor, so consider the sample size and type of visitor carefully. For example, the W3 Schools compilations are excellent, but the site is used by web designers primarily.

A more represeantative sample is available when the web analytics companies publish their user statistics - StatCounter is a relatively small company, but worthwhile reviewing their compilation of [http://gs.statcounter.com/ browser and search stats by country through time]. 

==Web browser statistics==

* [http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp Web Browser Statistics from W3Schools] Good compilation through time from 2002 to 2009
* [http://www.onestat.com/html/aboutus_pressbox.html Onestat browser market share figures] Onestat is a relatively small web analytics company based in the Netherlands. Periodic updates are released in its press release section

==Flash adoption statistics==
* [http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/version_penetration.html Flash version statistics] Worldwide adoption figures - shows that a large audience may not be able to access solution if most modern version used

==Screen resolution statistics==

* [http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_display.asp Web Browser Statistics from W3Schools] Good compilation through time from 2002 to 2009. In Jan 2009, over half of all visitors used a screen resolution greater than the most popular 1024 by 768 resolution

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