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Calyx Software
Installation
Software requirements
The following software is required to use Point:
Disk space
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Point application: 100MB
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0: up to 20MB
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Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: up to 200MB
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Electronic document storage: 20MB per loan file (on
average)
Network Interface Card
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Not required for standalone computers
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Ethernet card and TCP/IP required for networking Point
Printer
Any Windows-compatible printer (1 MB memory is required for
laser printers)
Other
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CD-ROM: 2X speed
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Keyboard: Microsoft Windows compatible
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Mouse: Microsoft Windows compatible
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Monitor: SVGA 16-bit color or higher; 1024 x 768 screen
resolution, minimum
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Modem/Internet connectivity: required to access
Internet-enabled services
Important
Multi-functional printers are known to be problematic with the Point
application. Calyx provides limited support for these types of printers;
however, the end-user is ultimately responsible.
Component
Version
Component
Version
Operating System
One of the following operating systems is required:
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Microsoft Windows Vista®
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Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, or later (XP Home is
not recommended for use on networks)
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 1, or later
Web browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer® Version 6.0, Service Pack 1, or later
Microsoft.NET
Framework
Version 2.0
During installation, Point detects whether .NET Framework is
already installed and automatically installs it during the
installation process.
Network
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Not required for standalone computers.
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A peer-to-peer file server that runs Microsoft Windows
2000* or XP, or a server that runs Microsoft Windows
Server 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2008
*Although Point does not run on Microsoft Windows 2000
operating systems, a machine with Microsoft Windows 2000
can host your file server.
Other
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Adobe Acrobat Reader© Version 5.0, or later, is required for
reading PDF files
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Microsoft Word 2000, or later, and Microsoft Excel 2000, or
later, are required for some Point features