John Keogh

The conventional way to present up-to-date information is to keep it on your Web site or a Web site you have some access to or control over so you can modify the information as needed. This article describes a way to create newsfeeds using Java applets so that the applet can be embedded anywhere in any page, and the applet distributor can keep the presented information up to date by modifying information on the site. Ways to extend the ability of the applet using CGI programming are also examined. This solves problems for theaters, clubs and other organizations that want their information on many pages but want to maintain it in just one spot. Establishments that want to distribute information about sales and events, and, of course, news organizations, can also benefit from distributing newsfeeds. This article also discusses a way to ensure that the information isn'... (more)