AuBid is an all-in-one tool to aid online auctions with eBay™. The application aids the user in all aspects of an online trade, from creating the ad for auction through managing the settlement after the auction closes. AuBid is designed for the novice user, so that the user does not require HTML or FTP experience. AuBid manages the inventory of items to sell, and their associated pictures. It manages posting auctions, uploading pictures to the Internet, and monitoring while they are in progress. It manages sending emails to bidders and sellers while the auction is in progress. After auction completion, AuBid manages sending and receiving emails. AuBid aids with all of the steps of settlement, including printing shipping labels or envelops. The web server provides picture hosting, account management, and updates. The software runs on Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 , Me, 2000 Professional. (In order to install AuBid on a Windows NT or 2000 system, you must have local administrative rights.)