Readerware Knowledge Base

Client/Server

1. Where does Readerware store preferences?
   These are stored outside of the database in a location determined by the operating system. These can contain system specific information like paths, window positions etc. which may not transfer well. But they also contain information like views...
   
   
2. What TCP/IP ports does Readerware Client/Server Edition use?
   Firewalls are an essential part of an internet connected PC these days. They prevent unauthorized access to your PC, normally they block any unused ports. To use Readerware 3 Client/Server through a firewall, you will need to open up the ports that...
   
   
3. Can the system be set up as a mixed environment system?
   e.g, run the server on a Windows machine, but still allow both Windows and Mac to access the database on the server? Yes. You can run the Readerware Server on any platform, Windows, Mac OS X, Linux etc. and you can have any mix of clients...
   
   
4. Can I install Readerware on a thumb drive and use it on any computer?
   Yes. You need to install Readerware in the normal way, create a local install on your computer. You can then create a customized, portable, Readerware install. First though you will normally want to start using Readerware, create your database and...
   
   
5. How can I sync my mobile device to my Readerware server
   This article is for Readerware Client/Server Edition users.   If you are running a Readerware server on your network, you can sync your mobile device from the server. This is a lot easier than synching from Readerware itself. Your Readerware...
   
   
6. Introducing the Readerware Loan Client
   The Readerware Loan Client adds circulation support to the Readerware database. You have always been able to check books in and out with the standard Readerware program and for many the features offered were all they needed. However some users...
   
   
7. How do I upgrade to Readerware 4?
   You can download Readerware 4 from the download page. Pick your operating system from the list on the right. Readerware 4 will install in a new location so that you can run Readerware 3 and Readerware 4 during the transition period. Installation...
   
   
8. Will Readerware run on a Chromebook?
   We get asked this question a lot. Let's start by discussing what a Chromebook is. It looks like a normal laptop and it is, but it is running a very different operating system, Chrome OS developed by Google. The type of applications a Chromebook...