2 Calyx Software
Installation
Software requirements
The following software is required to use Point:
Disk space • Point application: 100MB
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0: up to 20MB
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: up to 200MB
• Electronic document storage: 20MB per loan file (on
average)
Network Interface Card • Not required for standalone computers
• Ethernet card and TCP/IP required for networking Point
Printer Any Windows-compatible printer (1 MB memory is required for
laser printers)
Other • CD-ROM: 2X speed
• Keyboard: Microsoft Windows compatible
• Mouse: Microsoft Windows compatible
• Monitor: SVGA 16-bit color or higher; 1024 x 768 screen
resolution, minimum
• 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:
• Microsoft Windows Vista®
• Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, or later (XP Home is
not recommended for use on networks)
• 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 • Not required for standalone computers.
• 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 • Adobe Acrobat Reader© Version 5.0, or later, is required for
reading PDF files
• Microsoft Word 2000, or later, and Microsoft Excel 2000, or
later, are required for some Point features