IBM infoMarket NewsTicker Help

Browser Setup

The Browser setup window allows you to to select which browser to use to display news articles or information from advertisers.

• The Browser name selection box allows you to identify which type of browser you are using. Note that the selections are not equivalent; a selection identifies what protocol to use to communicate with the browser.
• The Location field displays the full pathname for the browser. If the pathname is incorrect or the NewsTicker has trouble finding the browser when it tries to start it, press the Select button.
• The Select button will popup a dialog box allowing you to select identify specifically where the browser program file is.

Using the Browser Setup window

1. Click on the Setup icon. The NewsTicker Setup window opens.
2. Click on the Browser Setup button. You will see the NewsTicker Browser Setup window.
3. Choose your browser from the browser pulldown list.
4. Click on the Select button. You will see a menu for selecting your browser's EXE file.
5. In the directory field, double click on the C:\. This will provide you with a list of files and directories available.
6. Look for the subdirectory containing your browser (Netscape Navigator, Mosaic, or Microsoft Internet Explorer).
7. Find the browser.exe file and choose it.
8. Click on OK.
You will return to the NewsTicker Browser Setup window.
9. Click on OK. You will return to the IBM infoMarket NewsTicker Setup menu.
10. Click on OK. You will return to the NewsTicker window.

America Online with the NewsTicker

You can use AOL as your internet connection to access the NewsTicker. However you must have installed one of the supported browsers: Netscape, NCSA Mosaic, or Internet Explorer. AOL users must install the 16 bit version of NewsTicker.

This is recommended for AOL users who do not have other Internet access options.

1. At the AOL Main Menu dialog box, select the Keyword Icon. Enter as a keyword: winsock
2. Download winsock.aol (it automatically downloads into the directory c:\windows). If multiple winsocks exist, they must all be renamed or deleted. Rename the winsock.aol to winsock.dll.
3. To access Netscape, enter Keyword Netscape and download Netscape 1.2. Follow the directions to install Netscape.
4. Exit Windows and restart.
5. Restart AOL
6. Double click on your NewsTicker icon.

Firewalls

If you are behind a firewall the SOCKS or HTTP proxy server setup for NewsTicker needs to be identical to your browser SOCKS or HTTP proxy server setup. If you are unsure whether or not you are behind a firewall, or what kind of server you are using, please see your system administrator.

Server Setup

NewsTicker supports customers connected with SOCKS and HTTP proxy servers. SOCKS and HTTP proxy servers allow connection from behind a firewall to the internet.

The Server Setup window has the following fields.

SOCKS is a generic proxy system that can be compiled into a client-side application to establish a connection through a firewall. It is easy to use, but it doesn't support the addition of authentication hooks or protocol specific logging. SOCKS servers verify authorization of the "requestor" and that access to the destination address/port number is authorized.

If the "requestor" and destination address/port number are authorized then the SOCKS server establishes the connection. If "invalid" the SOCKS server rejects the request.

Registration

The registration window comes up automatically the first time you start the NewsTicker. It will come up each time you open the ticker until you have made a successful connection with our server. You have the option to skip the Registration window by clicking on the Skip push button or the Cancel push button.

Window controls

• Accessed from: Indicate whether you will be using the NewsTicker at home or at work.
• Postal or zip code: Enter your postal or zip code.
• Age: Enter your age.
• Gender: Choose either female or male.
• Occupation: Choose the listing that is closest to your occupation or profession.