System Requirements
The system is designed as a web based system for the following reasons:
- One set of code.
- Multi-user. Multiple user may be updating at the same time. The system
uses file locking and time-stamping to prevent any data inconsistencies.
- HTML/javascript interface allows multiple client platforms (Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
- Minimal client system requirement. Older computers which are not capable
of today's applications, can be used as client computers.
Client Computer Requirements
- Tested on the following browsers:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
- Firefox
- Safari
- Connect ot the Internet (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
- Browser requirments:
- Frames
- Cookies
- Page Referer Information
Server Requirements
- Windows 2000 or Linux system
- Perl 5.0 or greater
- MIME::Lite email (for email capabilities)
Event Desk Scoresheet Printing
- Windows Operating system (XP or later)
- Printer for scoresheets (inkjet or laser supported by Windows) capable
of printing 1/2 sheets of paper.
- Tournament Scoresheet Spooler application (downloadable)
- Connectivity to server
- Network, WIFI, or Wireless
- Frequent traffic/polling for printing (configurable)
Stand-alone Tournament System
- All the above requirements for the server and client computers
- DHCP server
- Connectivity via network or WIFI router.
- Tournament Printer Driver may run on any computer connected to the
server or the server.
- Connectivity to web to download/upload files with FTP