An access enhancement from FEDLINK vendor "ebrary-- EY" regarding the e-book reader currently available and  the availability of the enhanced version.
Jim Oliver
FEDLINK VSC
202-707-4960
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Dear Customers:
 
As you may know, ebrary has been developing a new Java-based Reader that will eventually replace our current plug-in on Windows and Linux platforms. Based on feedback from the library community, the new Reader boasts a number of enhancements and new features, including better annotating capabilities, the ability to transform text into a hyperlink to a URL of the end-user's choice, and improved keyboard shortcuts to assist end-users with special accessibility needs. For more information, please read our press release at http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/ebrary867924/?149DO03DQE0. 
 
In the next few weeks, we are planning to make the new Reader available to all customers. End-users would have a choice of old and new Readers, with the old Reader being the default. We will send you more information, including a list of frequently asked questions, as we approach the launch date.
 
As a first step, we need to make sure your library terminals meet the system requirements for the new Reader, which include the following:

* Minimum Java Standard Edition Runtime Environment 1.6 (JRE version 6). Please see additional information at the end of this email. 
* 512MB RAM Minimum; 1GB RAM or more recommended. 
* Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista. (Macintosh is not supported at this time.) 
* Mozilla Firefox browser version 2.0 or newer, or Windows Internet Explorer v. 6 or newer. 
 
Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey about your library's ability to meet these requirements. The survey is available at http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/surveymonkey867925/?149DO03DQE0. Your response by May 30, 2008, would be much appreciated.
 
TRY THE NEW READER
 
In the meantime, we have set up a test channel with the new Reader and encourage you to try its new features for yourself. To use the new Reader, please go to 
http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/ebrary867926/?149DO03DQE0/.
 
For more information, including troubleshooting tips, please visit our Knowledgebase at http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/ebrary867927/?149DO03DQE0. To contact Customer Support, please email [log in to unmask] 
 
We are excited to make the new Reader available to our customers and look forward to receiving your feedback.
 
Sincerely,
 
The ebrary team
 
*It is imperative that Java JRE 1.6 or newer is installed in order for the new ebrary Reader Java Client to function. 
 
To check your Java version on Windows:
1. Go to http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/java867928/?149DO03DQE0. 
2. Click on the "Do I have Java?" link. 
3. Click on the link that asks you to verify Java. 
 
To check your Java version on UNIX/Linux:
1. Go to http://www.responsetrack.net/lnk/java867928/?149DO03DQE0. 
2. Type "java -version" (without quotes) at the command line. 
 
Again, the ebrary Reader Java client will NOT function on computers that don't have Java JRE 1.6 or newer.


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