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* i386 hardware architecture (Intel, AMD etc.) recommended, some other architectures are possible (e.g. PowerPC w/ Mac OS X). | * i386 hardware architecture (Intel, AMD etc.) recommended, some other architectures are possible (e.g. PowerPC w/ Mac OS X). | ||
* Memory - depending on the planned usage everything is possible starting with about 96 MB of RAM (?); for best performance, the complete database should fit into the RAM. | * Memory - depending on the planned usage everything is possible starting with about 96 MB of RAM (?); for best performance, the complete database should fit into the RAM. | ||
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* Network Interface Card (NIC) - anything that is supported by your operating system can be used. | * Network Interface Card (NIC) - anything that is supported by your operating system can be used. | ||
=== Networking === | === Networking === | ||
* The MediaWiki software can run on any networked computer; it doesn't even require a DNS entry. If you want to offer a public website, you need an Internet connection, the faster the better; but you can even run it through a leased line with DynDNS. | * The MediaWiki software can run [http://www.writers-write.co.uk/essay-editing.php Essay Editing] on any networked computer; it doesn't even require a DNS entry. If you want to offer a [http://www.writers-write.co.uk/cv-writing.php Cv Writing] public website, you need an Internet connection, the faster the better; but you can even run it through a leased line with DynDNS. | ||
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== Licensing == | == Licensing == | ||