Re: Suggestions for a server-side, JSP-based on-line help system

[Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

> I was wondering if anyone knows of a web server
> designed to serve up pages
> for a web-based, on-line help system. 

Heck, the 486 in my basement can do that. ;) The type
of web server is irrelevant.

> I am looking for a browser and
> platform independent solution that does not require
> the java virtual machine
> to be running on the client. 

Most web-based help systems have a javascript option,
which does not require the JRE. You can also go plain
HTML with good navigation aids.

> I need to provide a tree-based table of
> contents, index, and full text search. I also need
> support for secondary windows and related topics.

What's driving the need for a tree-based TOC? Not that
you can't do it, but there's a difference between need
and want. You can use one of many free javascript
solutions on the web, or use WebHelp or WebWorks Help
to do it, or build one using DevaTools... Most HATs
will supply a local search utility for you to use.

=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)

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