BASIC INTERNET CAFE REQUIREMENT

Hardware needed
1. 20 x Client PCs
2. 1 x PC to control Clients a.k.a Server
2. 1 x 24 ports Switch (or Hub?)
3. 1 x Modem with built-in Router because it is easier to have modem with built-in router (broadband modem).
5. 1 x Printer - any brand
6. 1 x Scanner - any brand
7. 20 x USB extender (If only the USB ports are in the back)

Client PCs x 20 units
Minimum specification to run internet applications, office applications and games. It is important to have the same specification on all the clients system to minimum maintenance job.

1. Processor - at least Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz PC (RECOMMENDED PC WITH FAST INTEL CORE 2 DUO PROCESSOR)
2. 40GB Hard Disk Drive (RECOMMENDED 80GB SATA HDD)
3. 512MB RAM Memory (RECOMMENDED 1GB SD-RAM)
4. Monitor - 17" or 21"
5. Motherboard - Good brand with integrated sound and VGA but separated AGP card is the best!
6. Keyboard & Mouse - Any good brand keyboard and mouse with scroll.
7. Speaker or Headphone with Microphone
8. 100Mbps Network Card
9. CDRW Drive
10. Web Cam  

Server PC x 1 units
Not so important, at least can run cyber cafe management software is good enough. But more number of clients means higher specification needed.

1. Processor - at least Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz PC
2. 40GB Hard Disk Drive
3. 512MB RAM Memory
4. Monitor - 15"
5. Motherboard - Good brand with integrated sound and VGA
6. Keyboard & Mouse - Any good brand keyboard and mouse with scroll.
7. 100Mbps Network Card
9. CDRW Drive (optional)
10. Web Cam (optional)

 
Software in Clients
Most needed application by customers. It is important to have the same applications on all the clients system to minimum maintenance job.

1. Operating System - WinXP
2. Office Suite - Ms Office or OpenOffice.org
3. Browser - Internet Explorer, FireFox or Netscape Navigator
4. Adobe Reader 
 
Software in Server
Preferably the same with clients, because it is easier to troubleshoot problem if something happen.

1. Operating System –Windows XP or Vista
2. Office Suite - Ms Office or OpenOffice.org
3. Browser - Internet Explorer, FireFox or Netscape Navigator, Safari
4. Adobe Acrobat Reader , Adobe Shockwave Player, Adobe Flash Player
5. File Compressor - Winzip or WinRar
6. QuickTime
7. Media Player - WinAmp5 and Window Media Player
8. Messenger – AOL, AIM, ICQ, MySpace IM, Yahoo Messanger, Google IM, Windows Live Messenger
9. Anti Virus - Norton AntiVirus or McAffee
10. CD Burning Utility - Nero or Alcohol (optional)
11. Internet Cafe Management Software
12. Games

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