Running XMLNews:
i have put a message box that says "Wait" that will popup when you first run the app.  it is there because I have to go through a fire wall and need to enter a logon and password to get out to the internet.  this message box will trap the process and let the browser control go to yahoo.com which will prompt the browser control to bring up the logon screen.  that is one problem with the DOM object.  if the xml file that you are loading in somewhere on the Internet and you have a firewall you cant load the xml doc.  this is a easy hack to get around that problem.  add a browser control to the app, make it hidden, load some fast web page and let the browser control handle the firewall.  once you enter the logon, your dom object can go out to the internet without being harassed by the firewall.

this app is totally right mouse click menu driven from the system tray.  you can add and delete stocks and news categories from the Change Stocks and Pick News Categories selections.  There is simple news search functionality also, it does basic single word search but it is not and/or driven.  there is also a Settings menu option where you can select the time interval at which the app requires the stock quotes.  Ive also added a stock change alert function that will prompt you when a stock has changed by a certain amount or percentage.  (you can also turn this off because it gets annoying during this technology turmoil by click ing the check box in the settings page)  Also you can enter your zip code in the settings page to get weather info for your area.

send any requests, updates or questions to JConwell@costco.com



