PAHMA-CSpace user requirements

NB: This is only a working draft.

System settings

  1. Browser (wikipedia article)
    • Recommended:
      • Firefox 5.0
    • Acceptable:
      • Firefox 6.0
      • Google Chrome
      • Safari
    • Not recommended:
      • Mosaic (all versions)
      • Netscape Navigator (all versions)
    • Need to check:
      • Firefox 6.0
      • Maxthon
      • Rockmelt
      • Opera
      • Epiphany
      • Shiira
      • rekonq
      • Contiki
      • Netsurf

Hardware

  1. Monitor
    • Aspect ratio (wikipedia entry)
      If the aspect ratio of the monitor is incorrect, graphics and other layout elements will appear distorted.
      • Ideal:
        • 16:10
      • Acceptable:
        • 16:9 (e.g., 1280 x 720)
        • 4:3 (e.g., 1280 x 960)
        • 5:4 (e.g., 1280 x 1024)
      • Unacceptable:
    • Resolution (wikipedia entry)
      If the resolution of the monitor is too low, fields in the information-dense PAHMA layout will not display properly.
      • Ideal:
        • 1920 x 1200 pixels
      • Acceptable:
        • 1280 x 960 pixels
        • 1280 x 1024 pixels
      • Unacceptable:
        • 1152 x 864 pixels
        • 1024 x 768 pixels
        • 800 x 600 pixels
        • 640 x 800 pixels
      • Need to check:
        • 1280 x 768 pixels_ (wonky aspect ratio)_