You don't need to run a web server (or space on one) to be able to use Timeline. I run it happily on a local folder on my Mac. If you download copies of some of the libraries normally pulled from SIMILE's servers you can even run it with no internet connection available (a necessity for my first Timeline project). FWIW, I'm using the stand-alone Timeline v2.3.x as Exhibit is just too complex for my needs.
HTH Mark On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:55:00 AM UTC, Elizabeth Davies wrote: > > > Many thanks to those who have been responding. Since I don't have a web > page, it looks like Timeline won't be practical for me. Also, it's starting > to look like it would be complicated and tie-consuming to tailor it to my > needs. I can't afford Timeline Maker Pro or other non-freeware, so I'll > just continue to use some templates I've made in Excel. It's a shame--I > loved the demo, which lets one mouse over events for more details! > > Sincerely, > > ED > > On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:33:16 PM UTC-4, Elizabeth Davies wrote: >> >> I'm an author. Timeline looks handy for a complex project. I'm probably >> three times as old as anyone on this forum, so I've been using computers >> since the early 1990s, but I need help now and then when I tackle something >> new to me. >> >> I have a standalone computer (no network). I don't have a webserver. No >> need for anyone but me to use Timeline. >> >> I've downloaded timeline_libraries_version2.3.0 and found instructions in >> readme--"No web server? The timeline project includes a small webserver >> called Jetty (use the timeline_source.zip file) a) install the Java >> runtime from Sun b) unzip timeline_source.zip to an install directory c) >> Open a shell or command prompt to the install directory and type: [win32]> >> run [unix/macosx]> chmod +x run; ./run and then point your browser to >> http://127.0.0.1:9999/timeline/ " >> >> >> BUT when I tried to download the timeline_source.zip file, my computer >> warned me that it "is not commonly downloaded and could be dangerous." >> >> >> 1) It is dangerous? >> >> >> 2) Is Timeline actually meant only for use by commercial organizations >> and not an individual who's simply trying to work out who's doing what when >> in an 8-book mystery novel series? >> >> >> Gratefully, >> >> >> Elizabeth >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SIMILE Widgets" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/simile-widgets. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
