Welcome to MINT for ACME
A digital archaeology project restoring and preserving a pioneering web application from 1997
About This Project
MINT (Multimedia Information, Negotiation and Transaction) for ACME was a revolutionary web-based automotive sales application developed in 1997. It featured:
- A sophisticated four-layer architecture
- Rich multimedia experiences
- Offline capabilities (years before Progressive Web Apps)
- Frameset-based navigation
- Integration with legacy automotive systems
This digital archaeology project preserves the original application while making it accessible to modern viewers. It showcases web development practices from 1997 alongside modern equivalents.
Experience the original MINT for ACME application as it was designed in 1997, with its authentic frameset structure.
Note: Some features may not work in modern browsers due to deprecated technologies like VRML and Flash.
Explore our preservation-focused restoration that maintains the original design while making it accessible in modern browsers.
Status: Basic structure available with updated navigation elements.
This project is an exercise in digital archaeology, preserving the look, feel, and functionality of a pioneering web application from 1997 while making it accessible to modern browsers.