Session capture and display

[Jerry Kuntz]

Marty Williams wrote:

> Now while Im on a roll, heres another less complex qiestion. I am
> looking for a piece of software (preferrably Net downloadable) that
> will enable us to capture sessions, esp. Internet browsing in a
> format that can be replayed as a display at exhibitions, in library
> foyers, for training sessions etc. This would enable us to showcase
> our web site (and others) without giving access to a mouse or
> keyboard - i.e. simply as a presentation.
> 
> If the software was compatible with Powerpoint it would be even
> better.
> 
If your browsing is limited to a few sites with extensive HTML files,
then an offline browser like WebCut, WebWhacker, Websnake, etc. would do
the trick. Some claim that they can even handle Java applets (many
can't).
However, they can't recreate interactive sessions, particularly sessions
involving web-based databases (like an OPAC). For that you really need a
session recorder (or a  web snapshot program that could create files
that could be imported in PowerPoint.)
I'm right in the middle of looking at the offline browsers, but haven't
researched the recorder/snapshot options yet.

			Jerry Kuntz
			Ramapo Catskill Library System
			jkuntz at rcls.org