FREE 30 DAY TRIAL OF WEB PUBLISHER AVAILABLE.askSam Systems, Perry, Fla., has launched version 5 of the askSam Web Publisher. The new Web Publisher makes publishing large amounts of searchable information on the Internet fast and easy. Without any knowledge of HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. , the Web Publisher lets you create new documents or import existing documents and publish this information in a searchable database Refers to databases on the Web that are searchable by typing in a query. The term is quite redundant because all databases are searchable. In fact, that is one of their major features. on the Web. The Web Publisher offers an affordable and easy-to-use solution for government agencies, corporations, legal libraries, universities, and others who need to create searchable Web databases. Version 5 of the Web Publisher is fully compatible with askSam 5 and comes with these new features: * SORTED SEARCH RESULTS -- Sort your search results (by relevance, date, or any other field in your information). * SUPPORT FOR ATTACHMENTS -- lets you attach original files to documents. The new Web Publisher displays these attachments in a browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used and users can open or save these files by clicking on the links. This is a great way to create searchable on-line databases Noun 1. on-line database - (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers computer database, electronic database, electronic information service of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, photographs, CAD drawings, etc. * HYPERTEXT hypertext, technique for organizing computer databases or documents to facilitate the nonsequential retrieval of information. Related pieces of information are connected by preestablished or user-created links that allow a user to follow associative trails across the LINKS TO ATTACHMENTS -- lets you create Hypertext links to your attachments. The new Web Publisher displays these links in a browser and users can open or save these files by clicking on the links. * CUSTOMIZED SEARCH RESULTS -- The Search Results page can now be customized to display the Search Results in multiple columns with advanced formatting. * SUPPORT FOR DOCUMENTS WITH WIDE MARGINS -- lets you specify the width of the Web page. Documents with extra-wide margins are now displayed in a browser with a horizontal scroll bar A vertical bar on the right side of a window or a horizontal bar at the bottom of a window that is used to move the window contents up and down or left and right. The bar contains a box with square or rounded corners, which together look like an elevator in a shaft. . * HYPERTEXT LINKS THAT SEARCH YOUR DATABASE -- lets you create hypertext links that search for the linked text. You can search for the linked text in the current database or in another database. Use this feature to look up information or find related documents. The Web Publisher is currently available directly from askSam Systems and authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers, and runs on all CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. compliant Windows Web servers. For more information or to try the free 30-day trial version, visit http://www.asksam.com or call askSam Systems at 800-800-1997 or 850-584-6590. Pricing: The askSam 5 Web Publisher retails for $1,495. Upgrades: Owners of earlier askSam Web Publisher versions can upgrade to version 5 for $295. Requirements: Runs on Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, NT, and XP. Runs on all popular Web servers. Requires a minimum of 5 MB disk space. You will also need a copy of askSam 5 Standard or askSam 5 Professional to create databases that can be viewed through the Web Publisher. Background: Since 1985 askSam Systems has created some of the world's most popular freeform free·form adj. 1. Having or characterized by a usually flowing asymmetrical shape or outline: freeform sculpture. 2. database and information management tools. askSam products are used worldwide by over 300,000 users to collect, organize and distribute information. For more information, visit http://www.askSam.com or call 800/800-1997 or 850/584-6590. |
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