If you have been to Link World before you will notice alot of changes. There is a new Link World Logo, the page has been streamlined for compatibility with both Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 and Netscape Navigator 4. the old personalise is now Personal Options, and the search bar has changed. The page has reduced its use of tables and is now using a mixture of tables and frames. We have not developed a non-frames version of the site, simply because alot of the Links featured in Dogboys Link World require the use of frames and also advanced HTML 3 & 4 features only supported by version 4 browsers. You will not be able to view the Link World site unless you have a screen resolution of at least 800 x 600 and preferably a minimum of 16-bit colour. You must accept cookies, be capable of JavaScript 1.1 and also have the Java VM enabled.
The optimal load time with a 28.8kbps connection for the site should now be 25.8 seconds. After the site framework is loaded each page change should be no more than 15K or 4.5 seconds. Please note this is assuming there are no connection or other internet problems. The database used is MS SQL Server 6.5 and Microsoft Access97, the pages are generated using Allaire's Cold Fusion 3.1 Application server, the site is running from a Dual Pentium II 300Mhz NT4 IIS4 Web Server, queries are pre-cached and actively updated in the Servers memory.
| Function: | Action: | Comment: |
|---|---|---|
Dogboy's Link World Logo |
Press this to reload the entire page. | Located on top left corner of site. |
Add Link |
Starts the Add Link Wizard that enables you to add a link to the Database. Please make sure you select an appropriate Category for the link to be added to. If the category is not appropriate it will be deleted when it is verified within 24 hours. If you are sure your link does not apply to any current Category please enter it under Misc.and Dogboy will either categorise the link in an existing Category or create an appropriate Category for you. If this is the case, if you have registered for the Newsletter you will be notified by e-mail of the new category being created. | You must complete the details in Personal Options before adding a link to the database. |
Read Guestbook |
Displays the contents of the Guestbook. | No e-mail addresses are displayed. |
Sign Guestbook |
This option lets you add to the guestbook. | Please sign the Guestbook !!. |
Personal Options |
This allows you to set your preferences and details for the use of the Link World features. You will be required to provide a name to identify you by and also your e-mail address.. You can also subscribe and unsubscribe for the Link World Newsletter, select Music jukebox preferences and set-up a link monitor to provide a quick way to see if any new links have been added to your favourite categories. | The e-mail address entered in the Personal options is required to Add a Link, Receive the LinkWorld Newsletter or to send an e-mail direct to Dogboy. This will soon incorporate a direct voice link to Dogboy if he is online. |
Site Help |
You already found it. | Please check back for details of updates and FAQ. |
Awards |
Press to display the Awards that Dogboys Link World has won to date. | Dogboy will soon be giving out his own award. Please check keep checking the awards page for details when they become available. |
Start LinkWorld JukeBox |
This link starts the MIDI Jukebox. It launches into a separate window (using JavaScript) and uses <bgsound> for MS IE browsers and Crescendo for Netscape browsers. | You will need a Sound Card (preferably a AWE32/64 or equiv.) & Speakers !! |
E-Mail Dogboy |
This link allows you to send an e-mail message directly to Dogboy's Mailbox on the SellNet server. | You do not need an e-mail client or capabilities to send a mail, it is done entirely in the browser. |
View Monitoring Results |
This links launches a separate window (using Javascript) which displays the results of your monitoring selections under Personal Options. | If you have not completed the details in Personal Options you will not have this option on the start screen, instead a link to the Personal Options page is displayed. |
Search by Category: |
Select a Category that you wish to display links for from the sliding select box and then press the Display button. By checking the New Links Only checkbox your search will only display links added during the last 7 days. | Located at the top of the Search Menu on the left hand side of the page. |
Search by Keyword |
This allows you to search the database for the occurence of a keyword or phrase. This search is performed on the Name and Description fields only. If you wish to search on the actual URL you can use the Advanced Search. Enter the keyword or phrase and then press the Display button. By checking the New Links Only checkbox your search will only display links added during the last 7 days. | This is a physical search for the actual letters you have typed. Do NOT use WAIS or Boolean type criteria. |
Advanced Search |
This is a major new feature, and allows you to "Drill Down" your search criteria on the Category, Name, Link & Description fields. Pressing the Submit Query button will construct a query against the database based on all of the criteria you have entered. Query types for each field are accessed by the select box located adjacent to the text box. Generally contains will be the most used setting. | The Advanced Search button opens a separate search form. Criteria entered or selected above is searched using the appropriate display button. |
NOTES: |
NO information is ever divulged to anyone (except you), anywhere, anytime, ever by Dogboy's Link World or SellNet Internet Services P/L. It resides in part on your hard disk, and the rest in the Web Server's registry loaded in memory. The information is encrypted and can only be accessed by your browser passing cookie information that identifies you and releases the details. If you delete the cookie, all the information entered is removed, and is purged by the server after 3 months of inactivity | |
RE: Generation of External E-Mail |
The only way this site will ever generate out going e-mail to you will be if you have Registered for the LinkWorld Newsletter. Registering for the Newsletter Includes Special Announcements and also indicates that you wish to receive information about New Categories, Hot Links. The LinkWorld Newsletter does not include any e-mail address in the header except for yours. | |
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