http://www.netomat.net/

system requirements: 
 memory 32 Mb
 disk space: 20 Mb
 133 mHz Pentium

What is netomat? 
netomat is a meta-browser. It explores the Internet differently than your typical browser. netomat can spawn many different browsers that are written by users. 

What is a netomatic? 
netomatic is a text file written by users in an xml-based language known as netomatic markup language (nml). a netomatic instructs netomat to spawn a browser with a particular interface and functionality. 

Do I need to write a netomatic to use netomat? 
No. the server that you downloaded netomat from will have netomatic files on it already. netomat will automatically read those files and give you the chance to choose one to use. netomat may also use any netomatic anywhere on the Internet. All you need is the uri to that file. 

Where can I download netomat? 
Please go to the download page.

What platforms does netomat support? 
 Windows 95/98/NT
 Macintosh 8.1
 Unix/Linux

Where can I get more information about netomat or ask a question? 
email netomat@netomat.net

How to use netomat

The user is only required to learn a small number of functions to use netomat.

The cursor - The cursor controls the direction of the text and images that appear in the browser. For example, if the cursor is moved to the right, the text and images flow in that direction. Clicking the cursor anywhere in the window cycles through suggested search strings, text from the content in the browser window or previous search strings. The strings appear in the input field at the bottom of the browser window.

The input field - The input field appears at the bottom of the browser window. Suggested strings and strings from the window or previous search strings appear in the input field. You may also type new text in the input field. Select, copy and paste functions all work within the input field. 

Enter(PC) or Return(Mac) key - A netomat event is created by the sending of text in the input field which is initiated by hitting the Enter or Return key. 

Selecting a netomatic file - Double-clicking the cursor in the input field reveals an arrow icon in the lower right of the browser window. Clicking on the icon reveals a menu of choices of netomatic files available from the server. You may also enter a URI (example ftp, http or file) string in the input field after double-clicking the cursor in the input field to retrieve a specific netomatic file from another server or locally on your hard drive. 

Versions - netomat will upon startup or downloading of a netomatics file, automatically check for appropriate version. If the netomat version is not current the browser will offer a dialogue box requesting your permission to download the updated version. After the successful download - netomat will ask if you would like to restart the program in order to initiate the new version or to continue. netomat will only initiate the new version after it is restarted.

Interface - From left to right at the bottom of the browser window the name of the browser configuration will appear. Next is the memory display. This displays the number of kilobytes netomat is using to run the program. Next is the speed display. The display reveals in numbers of pixels, the rate of flow of the text and images. Placing the cursor at the center of the browser until the display reads 0 will slow the flowing down.