© 1997 CSC PLOENZKE AG and INC. InterNet Consult GmbH
All rights reserved.
Original Project Information
This multimedia presentation was created as a demonstration of the MINT (Multimedia Information, Negotiation and Transaction) framework for ACME Vehicles. The project showcases the capabilities of web-based automotive sales applications in 1997.
The original application featured:
- Frameset-based navigation
- JavaScript 1.1
- Flash animations
- VRML 3D models
- QuickTime video
- WAV audio files
It was designed for:
- Netscape Navigator 4.0
- Internet Explorer 4.0
- With appropriate multimedia plugins installed
Digital Archaeology Project
This is a restored version of the original application, created as an exercise in digital archaeology and preservation. The restoration maintains the original navigation structure, content, and media assets while adapting obsolete technologies to modern web standards.
Key restoration principles:
- Preserve the original visual design and user experience
- Replace obsolete technologies (Flash, VRML) with modern equivalents
- Maintain the original frameset-like navigation using HTML5 techniques
- Keep original GIFs and other still-functional media intact
- Add explanatory notes about the historical context
- Convert auto-playing media to user-controlled playback
The project demonstrates how web development practices have evolved since 1997, while preserving this fascinating piece of web history.
Restoration completed in 2025.
2025 License Information
Ideas want to be free! Content under CC BY-SA 4.0 | Use it, improve it, share it.
Created with AI support, compliant with the EU AI Act. Learn in our workshops how to use AI responsibly and effectively.
Original Project Contributors (1997)
- Project Management: CSC PLOENZKE AG
- Technical Implementation: INC. InterNet Consult GmbH