IEBOARD README

IEBoard v1.0 is a Web monitor.  Used to automatically detect updates of any webpages
that you have entered and immediately sends an alert by means of a beeping sound and
displaying scrollbar on the computer desktop.  Provides pause, resume and continue
operation buttons.  You can customize alert methods, scrollbar location and relocate
it.  Use IEBoard to track those can't afford miss web page updates and, ultimately,
save yourself time.

Working as E*Trade IPO monitor, IEBoard automatically detects E*Trade new IPO offer
and immediately alerts you. You no longer have to sit in front of your computer and
click mouse every minute.

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1. SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS


To run IEBOARD, you will need:

-	Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95
-	Java runtime environment(JRE) or Swing and Java Developer Kit(JDK) version 1.1.X and higher
-	Internet Connection
-	Running on UNIX System is expected though not tested

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2. INSTALLATION NOTES


-	Unzip file and put into one directory. Under this direcotory, should have one images
	directory to store GIF files. 

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3. RUN IEBOARD


-	If you connect Internet through proxy server or firewall:

		java -Dhttp.proxyHost=? -Dhttp.proxyPort=? IEBoard address keyword1 keyword2 ......
	
-	If you connect Internet without proxy server and firewall:

		java IEBoard address keyword1 keyword2 ......

-	address: specific web page you want to track. "-" use default address

-	keyword: keyword you want to track. keyword is case sensitive. IEBOARD Supports 
		 multiple keywords.

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4. PERFORMANCE TIPS


-	You do not need to type command every time. Save command line in IEBoard.bat file.
	Next time, just run IEBoard.bat file by clicking it. Change keywords inside
	IEBoard.bat file whenever you need.

- 	Try to give good keywords. More general keyword is usually better. For example, when
	try to catch all messages including 10/5/99, use 5/ as keyword so that 10/05/99, 10/5/1999
	and 10/05/1999 can all be catched.

-	Use Quite Mode to only send beep sound. Scroll bar will not be displayed. This is very
	useful if you don't want other people know what you are tracking.

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5. SAMPLES


-	java -Dhttp.proxyHost=http.cmb.com -Dhttp.proxyPort=8080 IEBoard - 6/ 8/
	(default address is www.etrade.com/cgi-bin/gx.cig/AppLogic+IPOCenter)

-	java IEBoard www.yahoo.com 4/

-	java IEBOARD http://www.yahoo.com 4/

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6. ORDER

-	You can freely distribute trial version which allows you run IEBOARD ten times. 
	To order, mail to the following address with your name, email address and $10 check
	payable to Eric Shue or money order. Phone number is optional. Serial key will be
	emailed to you.

	Eric Shue
	8710 51st Ave, 3Z
	Elmhurst, NY 11373
	USA

-	Any Questions, email to: ericshue@yahoo.com

