SAISD Alexandria Update
Latest Update: v.5.5.5
Alexandria 5.5.5
Alexandria v 5.5.5 requires the following operating systems: Mac OS 10.3.9+, Windows XP, 2000
Important!
File location changes - Mac OS X only. Due to security permissions, the data folder and auxillary files are now being stored in the /Users/Shared/Library/Application Support/Alexandria Support folder.
In addition, due to system limitations, when updating or upgrading on OS X, make sure to empty the old application out before launching the new data station or client applications.
Due to changes in reservation buffering, preferences, orders, and other areas, once a data file has been moved up to 5.5, it cannot be downgraded. Therefore, it is essential that all customers archive or back up prior to upgrading to 5.5. All reservations, preferences and orders should be checked after updating to ensure that your information is correct and that no additional changes due to new preferences and enhancements are needed. Additionally, the OS requirements for all clients have changed. Please make note.
New Recommendations for Data Stations & Librarian Workstations.
Although Alexandria should function on lower end machines, these hardware specifications are our recommendations to make your Alexandria experience more pleasant.
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Alexandria v5 Virtual Union Hardware Recommendations
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Data Station / Server per Library
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Minimum Specs
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Recommended Specs
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Operating System
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Mac OS 10.3.9+, Windows 2000 or XP
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Mac OS 10.4+, Windows XP or 2003
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Processor
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G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent)
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G5 or X86, dual processor / core
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RAM
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1 GB of RAM
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1 GB of RAM
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Hard Drive Space Usage
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20 GB per 100,000 items
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20 GB per 100,000 items
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Librarian Workstations
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Minimum Specs
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Recommended Specs
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Operating System
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Mac OS 10.3.9+, Windows 2000 or XP
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Mac OS 10.4+, Windows XP
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Processor
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G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent)
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G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent) or better
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RAM
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256 MB of RAM
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512 MB of RAM or more
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Hard Drive Space Usage
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200 MB
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200 MB or more
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Web Librarian & Researcher Workstations
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Minimum Specs
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Optional
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Browsers
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IE 6 for Windows 98 and above
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Mozilla Firefox 1.0, Netscape 7, Opera, and Others for Both Mac and Windows
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Safari for Mac OS X
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IE 5 for Mac OS 9
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Java 1.4+
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Researcher Workstations
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Minimum Specs
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Recommended Specs
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Operating System
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Mac OS 10.3.9+, Windows 2000 or XP
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Mac OS 10.4+, Windows XP
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Processor
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G3, Pentium 3 (or equivalent)
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G4, Pentium 4 (or equivalent) or better
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RAM
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256 MB of RAM
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256 MB of RAM or more
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Hard Drive Space Usage
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100 MB
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100 MB or more
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TCP/IP Network
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TCP/IP Network
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"I've been pleased with Alexandria ever since we bought the program. Tech support has been great and I like the fact that I can call at all hours, even when working late and get a human to help me."
—Vicki Reed
San Diego County Office of Education
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