External Message-and-Link Text File
Messages and links are stored in an external text file -- so you never need to change your page code to change your messages or links; change your content and links by simply sending a new text file to your server.
Free Windows Software Message Tool
No tedious, difficult, manual editing of the message file -- a free Windows software message-making tool is included with the applet; quickly and easily make changes or new message sets, and then just send the text file to your server.
Smooth Scrolling
Double-buffered internal graphics techniques ensure smoothest possible scrolling on the screen; easy and clear to read.
Background Image & Sound Support
Use any standard gif or jpg as a background image within the applet space for easy layout and page integration; also supports .au sound files on item-at-top (optional); over two dozen sample sounds included in download.
Full Font Control and Alignment
Size, face, style, and four different font color settings, plus left, right, or centered justification; text colors can be interactive on mouseover.
Automatic Headlining
Optionally selectable headlining of the first line of each message; interactive mouseover text-color effects for greater emphasis.
Pause-At-Top and Speed Timing Settings
Both overall scrolling speed and "wait" time as each item comes to the top are settable; automatic timing override prevents long waits after mouseovers.
Small, Fast Class File and Easy Installation
NewsMaker is a single, small class file -- only 10.6K -- light on bandwidth and quick-starting; no cumbersome jar or cab files; simple, well-documented parameter set for general set up.
Broadest Possible System and Browser Compatibility
Compiled under heritage 1.0x 100% Pure Java JDK's to ensure broadest possible compatibility -- even on older browsers like Netscape 3.x or when viewed on older systems; fully compatible with all major browsers and versions.
