Abstract: A user of a two-axis input device has the capability to automatically construct a vertical or horizontal line. The input device has a mechanical means that the user can implement to inhibit inputs submitted from either the X-axis or the Y-axis to the computer. As a result, the computer only receives inputs from the axis in the direction for which the user desires to draw the straight line.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamic information selection based on associated is presented. A user configures a plurality of endnotes in order to assign one of the endnotes to a recipient address. Each endnote may include signature text (e.g., name, phone number, etc.), as well as images, web page links, and/or animation, which add to the aesthetics and personalization of a constructed email message. When a user creates an email message that includes one or more email recipient addresses, an endnote manager analyzes each email recipient address and automatically selects one of the configured endnotes based on the email recipient's assigned endnote category. In addition, a user may configure the endnote manager to select an endnote to include in an email messages based upon the time at which the email is created.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting a home page for a browser based upon the time of day and day of week. In addition, a system and method is provided for selecting the home page based upon the network to which the user is connected. In one embodiment, the home page data is stored on nonvolatile storage accessible from the client's computer system and retrieved from such nonvolatile storage. In another embodiment, each of the client's computer systems has a home page identifier directed to a home page redirector web site. The home page redirector web site receives identification data from the client. The home page redirector retrieves home page web data corresponding to the client's preferences from its nonvolatile storage area, and redirects the client computer system to a different home page address based upon the time of day and/or client network connection data.

Abstract: A server automatically allocates all bandwidth in proportion to current users' priorities, then continues to track the rate at which information is actually sent to users, which reflects the current connections between the server and the users. When any client is not utilizing the bandwidth allotted them, the allocation is reduced to the actual usage and unused bandwidth is redistributed, in the same ratio as the initial allocation of bandwidth, to any clients that are using all allocated bandwidth. The server continues to monitor usage and to correct allocations frequently. Additionally, a client whose time has been cut can incrementally regain their allocations by taking bandwidth away from users who have gained thereby. Thus, a decreased allocation can be recovered if conditions improve. This scheme provides that the server will be optimally used and maximally efficient.