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System requirements
DownloadMaster is consisted of three parts: Server, Client, and Admin
DownloadMaster
Server
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Server side is installed on computer which is permanently connected to Internet. It's
Java application that takes URLs from users and downloads them. You can put it on any
computer - Windows, Unix or other. Requirements:
- JVM (JDK, JRE, or other) version 1.1 or higher. JRE 1.1.6 or higher recommended
- Web server that supports CGI scripts
- Windows NT/95/98, Unix or any other OS that supports Java
- Memory requirements: JVM requirements + 8MB per 10000 users
- Disk space - depends on your users. Files will be deleted from server after specified
time.
Depending on the total number of users and average number of active users, you should
consider running Dm on dedicated server. If you have less than 10000 users it's generally
no problem to run DM with other services on one server. Actual limit depends on DM usage
pattern and your server performance. You can read an article in
JavaWorld about server side performance on different Java platforms.
Tested platforms:
| OS |
JVM |
Web server |
| Windows NT 4.0 |
Sun JRE 1.1.6, 1.1.7B, JDK 1.1.6 |
Microsoft IIS, Apache |
| Windows 95 |
Sun JRE 1.1.6, JDK 1.1.6 |
Xitami, OmniHTTPd |
Linux - RedHat 5.2,
kernel 2.2.1 |
JDK 1.1.6 glibc |
Apache 1.3.4 |
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DownloadMaster
Client
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Front end for clients to order URLs, monitor their download and manage them. Clients
use it through Java enabled browser - there is no installation or maintenance - users only
need to know URL of DM Client applet. Requirements:
- Any Java enabled web browser which supports Java 1.0 or higher. Netscape Navigator 2.0
or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher recommended
- Optimized for 640*480 displays
Tested platforms:
| OS |
Browsers |
| Windows 95/98 |
Netscape Navigator 2.0, 3.0, Communicator 4.04,
4.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, 4.0 |
| Windows NT 4.0 |
Netscape Communicator 4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 |
| Linux |
Netscape Navigator 4.5 |
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DownloadMaster
Admin
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Front end for administration. It's through Java enabled browser too. Administrator can
manage users and adjust DM Server settings and schedule. If he wants he can allow users to
create accounts by themselves. Requirements:
- Any Java enabled web browser which supports Java 1.0 or higher. Netscape Navigator 2.0
or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher recommended
- Optimized for 800*600 displays
Tested platforms:
same as DM Client |
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