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How long does it take for registering a domain name? How to register a domain name? Is it necessary to register a domain for using HKDS's system?
Domain name will activate instantly after registration. You can make sure that the domain you want is available by using our search engine at the bottom of "Web design", "Web Hosting" or "Domain Mail". Please download order form or contact us directly. It is not necessary to register a domain for just using a system. HKDS system can run on localhost or Internet. The system can recognise workstations' location by destinated IP address and simply run on any computers.
Why do I choose HKDS?
Worldwide general programming language and database, With systematic project design and analysis, Reliable data backup periodically, Many years of relevant experience, Reasonable market price, Updatable module software, Concentrated development software without bug. HKDS 3.0 Total retail solution - PHP4/5 compatible, Linux/Windows totally compatible version, flexible in migration. PhpMyAdmin database management tools support both Chinese / English under Windows and Linux. System adopts module to compile so that timezone can be setup easily by editing one file (applicable for Internet system, no timezone setup is needed for localhost system) and it is worldwide applicable. Furthermore, client prefer to choose software that is updatable by not only one software company and that's why HKDS is one of your best choice.What's the difference between Internet system and localhost system?
The stability of Internet system will be affected by Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the Internet connection between your computer and system server. If you have to monitor multiple branches' operation by real-time. You should adopt Internet system. On the contrary, you can either choose Internet system or localhost system. Clients can backup the data easily on their own or join HKDS peridoical backup / maintenance service at reasonable price.What kinds of language does HKDS system support?
HKDS system uses Big5 Chinese / English encoding. The major advantage is that user can save Excel spreadsheet csv format files easily. It supports the default charset for Traditional Chinese MS Office and free Open Office so user can simplify the data processing procedure when importing data, thus improving efficiency. English Windows User can set up Apache configuration file Charset with Big5 to avoid displaying different language code.What are the other computer hardware I need to buy when using retail POS system?
The optional hardware are barcode scanner, receipt printer, cash drawer, touch monitor or lcd monitor. If you have a A4 printer, you can print barcode easily by your A4 printer when using HKDS system. Multiple size of label are supported. You can easily drag the daily product barcode you want and make your logo on your barcode as well. No extra cost is needed for buying barcode printer.How much should I pay when I renew my domain name? What is the price guide line for web or software update service? e.g. update the search function of the system.
You have to pay the domain registration fee and the web hosting fee per year. If you just run system by localhost on your computer, no hosting fee is needed. Software update service's price is evaluated based on each programming item's difficulties. e.g. user can input multiple keywords simultaneously to search products that match the specific criteria. User may also need to generate custom report of sales and inventory analysis.How to upload or manage webpage / system database on my own? Is there database limitation? Which are the database formats of the system?
Please use HTTP upload or Database administration tools or FTP client software such as FileZilla:
Demo HTTP Interface
Demo Database Tools Interface (Apache authentication protection + php encryption script password protection). Clients need not worry about database limitation since HKDS's hosting design structure can accommodate with no upper limit in number of clients. Multiple servers operation does not affect loading speed. Database formats are: i) frm / MYD / MYI (MySQL4.0 version) ii) frm / MYD / MYI (MySQL5.0 version) iii) sql format (MySQL4/5 compatible)Can I change the default user and company information?
You can change the default user "hkds" as well as company address in "System setup" page, default user is not changeable in online trial version. Online purchased users will obtain unique session to store each system's usergroup login information.Is there backup server if I purchase online system?
HKDS system adopts multiple servers to store clients' information, exactly same script of HKDS system can run on both Windows and Linux. Data is backup from time to time. Clients can also run the system on their own PC with backup data anytime. For security, sensitive information such as user password for all POS system is encrypted in database. Pictures information can also be encrypted in database for tailor-made programs, and each user database tables has individual password protection.