And the reason it would / wouldn't work on a Windows machine would be java related as well - if the app has been tested in Redhat 8 it will be compatible with Sun's JVM, but might not work on a Windows machine with MS's JVM. There are also subtle differences in the way different Java's from Sun handle (for example) threads. I have had no problem using Java client / server software with mixed platforms per se, the problems have been related to the Java platform. The only possible problems would be which version and version number of the Java runtime is on your chosen platform, or which Java extensions have been used. That may be why they mentioned Redhat 8. You might ask the developer ? Derek -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Dyer [mailto:dyert@xdevelopment.co.uk] Sent: 10 December 2004 12:17 To: Rob Keeling Cc: SuSE Linux UK Schools Subject: [Maybe Spam] Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot Rob, I'd be highly suspicious that it had to be "redhat 8" primarily because it seems to be a Java application (at the server). As such, it'll run on just about anything... -- ******************************************************************************** All mail sent and received may be examined to prevent transmission of unacceptable material. Wellington College does not accept responsibility for email contents. Problems to postmaster@wellington-college.berks.sch.uk. Website: http://www.wellington-college.berks.sch.uk ********************************************************************************
Derek, I did a search on it, and the requirements page (online) said it simply needed: SERVER MINIMUM SPECIFICATION Processor Speed 1.7GHz Memory (RAM) 256MB SDRAM Network Connection 1GB LAN interface card Operating System Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server Unix, Linux or variant capable of supporting Java 1.2 Hard Disk Space: Software 2GB free space Hard Disk Space: Storage 1MB of storage space per 10 tests taken CD/DVD ROM CD ROM or DVD drive (for software installation) http://www.rm.com/qca/mainpage.asp?contentref=QCAP179065 On Fri, 10 Dec 2004, Grainge, Derek wrote:
And the reason it would / wouldn't work on a Windows machine would be java related as well - if the app has been tested in Redhat 8 it will be compatible with Sun's JVM, but might not work on a Windows machine with MS's JVM. There are also subtle differences in the way different Java's from Sun handle (for example) threads. I have had no problem using Java client / server software with mixed platforms per se, the problems have been related to the Java platform.
The only possible problems would be which version and version number of the Java runtime is on your chosen platform, or which Java extensions have been used. That may be why they mentioned Redhat 8. You might ask the developer ?
Derek
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Rob,
I'd be highly suspicious that it had to be "redhat 8" primarily because it seems to be a Java application (at the server).
As such, it'll run on just about anything...
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I did a search on it, and the requirements page (online) said it simply needed:
You are absoultly right, thats what the product is aimed at, though they are ristricting it a bit for the pilot to ensure they can support things. Good idea really I suppose. Rob Keeling
SERVER MINIMUM SPECIFICATION
Unix, Linux or variant capable of supporting Java 1.2
Hard Disk Space: Software 2GB free space
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