Building a Base for BCSS Software

BCSS is as fast and as powerful as your computer. It has been tested successfully on approximately 800 systems. If you use laptops, and/or computers that have been connected to the Internet (especially to receive email) expect to have problems - not with BCSS, but with your computer.

Windows Vista: BCSS is compatible with Vista, but Vista is too complicated for the average user. It requires at least 2 gigs of RAM memory and knowledge about Vista's 'User Accounts'. If that sounds foreign, replace Vista with XP (Service Pack 3) now and avoid headaches. Dell sells Desktops with XP.

Laptops are ok if they have sufficient RAM (Random Access Memory) and a Pentium IV processor. (Recommended: Toshiba Satellite P35, 3.3 GHz)

Processors: Use Pentium or AMD for best performance. Celeron, Celeron-M and Centrino (used in most laptops) run slower to avoid overheating.

Clock Speed: Windows 7 will replace XP. It will require at least 2 GHz clock speed and dual-core processors.

RAM Memory: Vista requires 1 gig of RAM just for the operating system. 2 gigs makes a world of difference in processing speed.

Networking: Avoid wireless. Only use commercial-grade NIC cards, routers and computer resources.

Computerizing Your Business: The decisions you make about computerization will determine your level of satisfaction with BCSS.

Hardware: Over-spending on software will not increase the level of service or provide a better program, but spending a little more on hardware will turn nightmares into pleasant dreams.

Brand new powerful desktops are available from Dell for under $20/month or under $700 cash. (Get this computer.) If something goes wrong Dell will have a tech at your door within 2 days. Financing and 'specials' are often available, like 0% interest for 12 months and free shipping.

We aren't compensated by Dell. We just know that if you will not cut corners on hardware, you may never know what it means to 'fight with a computer'.

Look Ahead to Windows 7

The following are the minimum requirements for Windows 7. Vista users will surely want to dump Vista for Windows 7 and XP users will eventually lose support for XP, so purchase computers now that has sufficient resources to run Windows 7:

• Processor = 1 GHz
• RAM = 1 GB 32 bit/2GB 64 bit
• Disc Space = 16 GB 32 bit/20 GB 64 bit
• Video = DirectX 9 capable device with WDDM 1.0 or higher
• Clean installation suggested.