Q: |
How often is the Newslink E-Newspaper sent on-board? |
| Ans: |
The E-Newspaper is sent daily. |
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What is the file size of the newspaper? |
| Ans: |
The file size of the daily four page news edition is about 10 KB. |
Q: |
What is the file format in which the edition is received? |
| Ans: |
The file you receive is a cabbed (.CAB) file. It contains four text pages. |
Q: |
How do we receive NewsLink? |
| Ans: |
NewsLink, as any other Email , is delivered to a Vessel having Internet mail accessing system. The system should be capable of accepting attachments. |
Q: |
How long does it take to download the news on a vessel? |
| Ans: |
Taking a transmission rate of 9,600 Baud, (easily achievable by all commercially available marine messaging systems), 10 KB will take about 10 seconds. |
Q: |
What software do we need to read and print NewsLink? |
| Ans: |
Special software is needed, which is supplied free of charge, by NewsLink Services Ltd. It is compatible with most of the operating systems available. |
Q: |
What happens if one or more of the disks are damaged in transit? |
| Ans: |
Please contact: IT@NewsLinkServices.com for a free replacement. |
Q: |
How do we install NewsLink on our systems? |
| Ans: |
NewsLink will provide you with all the necessary documentation, presented in an easy, step-by-step guide. You can check your progress with the easy to read graphics supplied. On completion you are ready to receive NewsLink! |
Q: |
Will the company logos add to transmission time, costing us more money? |
| Ans: |
No. The logos etc are sent only once and housed on your hard disc. Once these have been installed in your computer, a link from your mail will connect the logo to the correct page automatically. |
Q: |
What is Head Office's involvement with NewsLink? |
| Ans: |
The Head Office need not be involved in the normal day to day transmission of news, except in a supervisory capacity. The daily News transmission and communication (if any) will be directly with the ship. NewsLink will however be pleased to supply any information that the Company requests. |
*NewsLink Services Ltd
E-mail: Info@NewsLinkServices.com
For Technical Support: IT@NewsLinkServices.com |
