Technical Requirements for Clinical Record Keeper Pro™

1. The operating system on which the program runs needs to be Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional (not Windows XP home version).

2. There can be either network software or a peer-to-peer network.

3. No specific server is needed for groups of 4 or 5 or less. One workstation can hold the central database and template folder. If you already have a server so much the better.

4. Each work station has a copy of CRK Pro on it. In peer-to-peer networks the database is put on a work station. In selected instances (Laptop computers) one practitioner's database can be put on their local computer.

5. It is assumed that a hardware router and robust anti virus software protects any connection to the Internet.

6. It is further assumed that access to Clinical Record Keeper Pro is controlled at the operating system level and access within CRK Pro is controlled via passwords for redundant safety of your valuable records.

7. If a server is used, a 10/100 data switch, not a hub) is recommended for blazing performance.

8. If Windows XP is used, the security features of that program should be turned off because they will fight with your anti virus software.

9. There is an absolute limit of 10 workstations on peer-to-peer networks but a more realistic size is 4-5 practitioners. No such limitation pertains to servers with network software.

10. Although CRK Pro runs on MS-Access, Access does not need to be installed on your network. CRK Pro has its own Access run files included.

11. For users of Paperport, an assessment of your needs is necessary because image files are large and require a computer of considerable power and hard drive space depending on the number of files you need to process and how many people access the files.

12. Laptop owners can connect to the network and collaborative databases, but have their own separate databases as well.

13. Training will be needed for members who use this program if they are not computer knowledgeable. This is necessarily an involved program and because it can do a lot, has commands and controls that require you learn how to run it. A training database can be included.

14. Installation and implementation of this program can be done quickly.

Next Word is the creator of the database engine for both CRK Plus and CRK Pro. Next word has had years of experience in developing this software.

In choosing software on which to run Clinical Record Keeper Pro™ many qualities had to be considered. Foremost was the reliability of the database engine. Longevity, ease of use, commands that were standard Windows commands, ability to house templates, and flexibility of organization were also important. Finally it was a plus that the database ran on MS-Access, one of the largest and most frequently used databases in the free world. The characteristics of the program itself were also important as well as the functions it could perform. The final decision went to Nextword, the creator of InfoTree, a professional information organizer with just the right amount of flexibility. We are proud to collaborate with Nextword in the creation of Clinical Record Keeper Plus and Pro.

LICENSING AND WARRANTY

InfoTree is the database engine that powers Clinical Record Keeper Pro™
Every user of the software must have both a license to run Infotree, and a license to use the database of Clinical Record Keeper Pro.

With matters pertaining to InfoTree, please consult the product Information section of the help menu. In particular please see the Licensing and Registration section.

Clinical Record Keeper Pro is a copyrighted database and as such is protected by Federal law.
Purchasing both the correct number of licenses for InfoTree and this database permits the users to use the database on 1 network, whether peer to peer or actual server supplied network.

You may make backup copies of the database and Infotree but only to support licensed use of the software.

Renting, leasing, or re-selling the software without the written permission of both NextWord and Charles M. Stewart is strictly prohibited.

Creating a derivative work by decompilation, disassembly, reverse engineering, copying or using any of the templates or files within the program is also strictly prohibited.

While every effort was made to ensure a trouble free program and methodology, this software is provided as is. Neither NextWord, Blueberry Harbor Software, Inc. or Charles M. Stewart singly or jointly is responsible for any difficulties you might have installing the program, or running it. This includes any loss of income, fitness or unfitness for a particular purpose, or consequential damages that result from installing or using the software. The end user agrees to hold NextWord, Blueberry Harbor Software, Inc. and Charles M. Stewart harmless for any problems arising from the installation or use of the software.

It is regrettable that such a disclaimer must be placed with a piece of software but in today's litigious environment we have no alternative.

We do hope that you enjoy using our software and appreciate the usefulness it can provide.

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