README.TXT for i-table! PBI version 3.13
last update Sept. 11, 2000
Advanced Internet Access LLC
Kirkland, WA  (425) 814-2216
http://www.i-table.com/

Only 2 Files are included in itable31.zip:

* Readme.txt - This file
* i-table313.exe - The self extracting zip file containing the i-table! PBI executables.


DESCRIPTION
i-table! PBI (Public Browser Interface) is a complete, secure, all-in-one, reliable software solution for any Internet kiosk, Internet Cafe, or self-service computing system. This file includes a demo version of that program. 

There is no difference between this version and the distributed version, except that it is not yet registered. Some security features of the program can be defeated in the non-registered version of the software.

This version becomes a fully functional version (with all security features) after the licensee enters a registration code. Registration codes (i.e., licenses) are acquired by purchasing from the shopping cart on our website at http://www.i-table.com/ushop/


DISTRIBUTION
Please feel free to redistribute this zip file in it's entirety, but please distribute as is, with NO modifications in the content of the i-table313.zip file!

Feel free to contact Michelle Pillers with any questions at mpillers@i-table.com.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING i-table! PBI
In order to run i-table! PBI, you need to meet the following requirements:
 * Windows 98, Windows NT/2000.  
 * Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.  i-table! PBI will not run without this.  
 * Dialup Networking - this must be installed even if you do not use a dialup connection.  
 * An Internet connection - either dialup or LAN.  
 * Display resolution set to 800 x 600 or higher, with 16 bits true color or better. 
 
LATEST DOWNLOAD is at  http://www.i-table.com/history.htm
 Extract Run i-table3xx.exe. This will extract 3 files (by default the files will be extracted in the directory c:\i-table. Please use this directory!!):

 SetKiosk.exe - program required to set all the characteristics of the kiosk.  
 i-table.exe - kiosk software itself.  
 MaintainAC.exe - utility to create, update, or view access codes. 
 
SETUP 
1) First, run i-table313.exe to expand the three applications into the default directory - c:\i-table\

2) Next, run SetKiosk.exe (to configure the kiosk) 

This will set default values. By default it will be set to run with a LAN connection. If you are using a dialup connection (such as a phone line), you should go to the connection tab and specify the connection to use and the corresponding password. You only need to specify a primary connection. You should specify your SMTP server (used to send mail), and your  newsgroup server.  Leave the payment attribute set to "Free Access" for now.
 

3) Run i-table.exe.  You should then be able to launch the applications.
WARNING: i-table! PBI will close all active applications when quitting. 

 
SECURE MODE in Windows NT/2000: 
Make sure your auto logon works before you reboot in secure mode. If you reboot in secure mode and your auto logon does not work, you will have to reinstall Windows NT. You can set the auto logon from SetKiosk.exe. 

SECURE MODE in Windows 98: 
When running in secure mode, i-table.exe replaces Explorer.exe as the Windows shell. Make sure that you are running i-table.exe from a directory which is supported by DOS (8 character long, no space). If you run i-table from a directory with a long name or with spaces, Windows will tell you that you have to reinstall Windows. If it happens, dont reinstall Windows. All you have to do is boot with a floppy and edit the file system.ini to restore the shell value to explorer.exe.

To try the secure mode, run i-table.exe. From the main menu, type the kiosk password - for the evaluation version the password is password. You won't see the password on the screen while you are typing it but the keystrokes are captured. Once the password has been typed, a small window will be displayed giving you the option to reboot in secure mode. In secure mode, i-table! PBI automatically loads as the shell and keys such as Control-Alt-Delete are disabled.
 
ACCESS CODES 
When not running in "Free Access"  mode, access codes are used to control the access. Access codes can be generated using the MaintainAC.exe utility which is one of the 3 files extracted in step 2.  
Connect to the Internet then run MaintainAC.exe.  Click on generate. This should generate the number of access codes specified (1 by default).

For the evaluation copy, the first part of the access code will always be 000000. This would normally be a number identifying the owner of the kiosk. By checking the value "Restricted" under the payment tab, only access codes starting with 000000 can be used. Note that data generated for PCs using the evaluation copy will be deleted daily.

Once you have generated an access code, you can go back to the kiosk software and enter this code. Note that you don't need to enter the leading 0's for each of the 3 parts. For example, for 00000013, you can type 13 then TAB. This should give you the number of minutes specified in MaintainAC.

Access codes are stored on a central database. Therefore you can run MaintainAC from any PC connected to the Internet. This also means that one access code can be used on any of your kiosks, but only one at a time.
 
KIOSK ADVERTISING OPTIONS
Advertising Web Banner - in SetKiosk.exe, under the Advertising tab, check the "Displayed" value under Web Banner. Also check  the "Navigate To" value. When you run i-table.exe again, an advertising banner will be displayed. If you click on that banner, it will take you to the site specified beside "Navigate To". If a usage is not in progress and the kiosk is not running in "Free Access" mode, the web browser will automatically restrict the user to the advertising site. 
Web Full Screen - in SetKiosk.exe, under the Advertising tab, check the Web Full Screen radio button then specify a web site to be used as a screen saver.

Slides and AVIs (small screen) - in SetKiosk.exe, under the Advertising tab, check the "Small Screen"  radio button then add some AVIs or bitmaps to be displayed in sequence. Selecting "Small Screen" means that the advertising will be displayed in the box left to the application buttons. Click on the button below to download some sample bitmaps (333 x 237) to experiment with. Run i-table again and enjoy the special effects.

Download Sample Bitmaps for small screen (535 KB)

http://www.i-table.com/download/smallscreen.exe

Slides and AVIs (full screen) - in SetKiosk.exe, under the Advertising tab, check the "Full Screen"  radio button then add some AVIs or bitmaps to be displayed  in sequence. Click on the button below to download some sample bitmaps (800 x 600) to experiment with.

Download Sample Bitmaps for large screen(712 KB)

http://www.i-table.com/download/fullscreen.exe 

Full screen advertising can also be displayed on a secondary monitor (Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only).
 
REGISTRATION
After the evaluation, once you decide you want to purchase a license of the software, simply return to our website at http://www.i-table.com,  go to the shopping cart and follow the instructions. An registration code will be sent back to you soon after completion.

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