This guide will help you navigate through the MINT for ACME presentation efficiently. The restored application maintains the original navigation structure while adapting it to modern web standards.
Navigation Controls
Home
Returns to the main homepage of the presentation.
Back
Returns to the previously viewed page in your navigation history.
Forward
Advances to the next page in the navigation sequence or history.
Help
Displays this help page with navigation instructions.
About/Copyright
Shows information about the original creators and the archaeological restoration project.
Explorer Navigation
The left panel contains a folder-tree explorer that organizes all the content in the presentation:
Closed Folder
Click to expand and show the contents of this folder.
Open Folder
Click to collapse this folder and hide its contents.
Document
Click to view this document in the main content area.
External Link
Click to open an external website in a new browser window/tab.
Perspective Selection
The dropdown menu in the top navigation bar allows you to switch between different content perspectives:
- Full Collection: Shows all available content.
- Technical Collection: Focuses on technical aspects of the MINT framework.
- Business Collection: Highlights business functionality and benefits.
- Quick Tour: Provides a streamlined overview of key points.
Original vs. Restored
Original (1997)
- Required Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0
- Used HTML 3.2 with framesets
- Required Flash plugin for animations
- Required VRML plugin for 3D models
- Required QuickTime for video
- Auto-played WAV audio files
Restoration (2025)
- Works in all modern browsers
- Uses HTML5 with CSS flexbox layout
- Uses static images for Flash content
- Uses Three.js for 3D models
- Uses HTML5 video for QuickTime content
- Uses HTML5 audio with user controls
The restoration preserves the visual appearance and navigation structure of the original, while making it accessible in modern browsers without plugins.