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* At least 10mb of storage.
 
* At least 10mb of storage.
 
* PHP newer than 4.3 ([http://www.php.net PHP website])
 
* PHP newer than 4.3 ([http://www.php.net PHP website])
* MySQL at least 4.1.16 or 5.0.16 (see note below) ([http://www.mysql.com MySQL website])
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* MySQL at least from version 4.1.16 to version 5.0.16 (see note below) ([http://www.mysql.com MySQL website])
  
 
=== Note (MySQL) ===
 
=== Note (MySQL) ===
  
Some versions of MySQL in the above range DO have an issue with a particular query, if your particular MySQL has that bug, Alliance and Player Statistics will not be updated correctly with the GalaxyTool Plugin.  We are working on notification of this issue with affected installations.
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Some versions of MySQL in the above range DO have troubles with a particular query, if your particular MySQL has that bug, Alliance and Player Statistics will not be updated correctly with the GalaxyTool Plugin.  We are working on notifications of this problem to fix the installation script and check MySql versions that do not work with GalaxyTool.
  
=== Freehosts ===
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=== Free Hosting Services ===
  
 
There are several free hosting companies which will support an installation but they have a lot of advertising, and are not recommended.
 
There are several free hosting companies which will support an installation but they have a lot of advertising, and are not recommended.
For an overview of webspace hosters offering both PHP and MySQL and user experiences with hosting a galaxytool you can look at the table of [[hosting providers and the Galaxytool]].
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For an overview of webspace hosters offering both PHP and MySQL services and that were tested by GalaxyTool users please taka a look at [[hosting providers and the Galaxytool]].
  
 
=== Official hosting offer by eX0du5 ===
 
=== Official hosting offer by eX0du5 ===
  
If you are not familiar with what the above means, you can use the free hosting at [http://www.galaxytool-hosting.eu/register.php www.galaxytool-hosting.eu].  You will not need to update the galaxytool there, it will be done automatically for you.  Space is limited though, so keep checking to see if registration is open.
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If you are not familiar with hosting services, you can use eX0du5' free hosting at [http://www.galaxytool-hosting.eu/register.php www.galaxytool-hosting.eu].  You will not need to update the galaxytool there, it will be done automatically for you.  Anyway space is limited, so registrations will not always be open.
  
 
== Supported Browsers ==
 
== Supported Browsers ==
  
=== for access to the webinterface ===
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=== Requirements for getting in the web interface ===
  
any modern browser, that allows cookies
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Any modern browser allowing cookies should work
tested:
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Tested browsers:
  
* [http://www.mozilla-europe.org/de/products/firefox/ Firefox] (Best choice, plugin available for easy galaxytool updates)
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* [http://www.mozilla-europe.org/de/products/firefox/ Firefox] (Best choice because of the GalaxyPlugin, that allows fast updates of all the data in your galaxytool)
 
* Internet Explorer
 
* Internet Explorer
 
* Opera
 
* Opera
  
=== for sending data to the tool ===
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=== Requirements for updating the data in the GalaxyTool ===
  
==== via [[toolbar|browser extension]] (strongly recommended) ====
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==== Through the [[toolbar|browser extension for FireFox]] (strongly recommended) ====
  
 
* [http://www.mozilla-europe.org/de/products/firefox/ Firefox]
 
* [http://www.mozilla-europe.org/de/products/firefox/ Firefox]
  
==== via [[Insert_in_Database|copy/paste]] from Ogame (not recommended) ====
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==== Through [[Insert_in_Database|manual copy/paste]] from Ogame (not recommended) ====
 
 
Works with:
 
  
 
* Firefox
 
* Firefox
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Will not work with the following:
 
Will not work with the following:
  
* Opera (does not copy tooltips with copy&paste.)
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* Opera (does not copy tooltips with copy&paste)
* Konqueror (does not correctly copy galaxy view in proper format for galaxytool to parse.)
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* Konqueror (does not copy galaxy view in a format that galaxytool is able to parse.)
  
 
== Javatool ==
 
== Javatool ==
  
 
With the help of the [[Javatool]] you can copy a whole galaxy within 30 minutes.
 
With the help of the [[Javatool]] you can copy a whole galaxy within 30 minutes.
If you want to use the [[Javatool]], you need at least a [http://java.sun.com Java Runtime Environment] (JRE) 1.4.2 on your PC to start the program.
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If you want to use the [[Javatool]], you need at least a [http://java.sun.com Java Runtime Environment] (JRE) 1.4.2 on your PC to run the program.
  
 
== People ==
 
== People ==
  
You will need a lot of time, or an active alliance which supports you filling the database.
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You will need a lot of time, or an active alliance which supports you filling in the database.

Revision as of 16:55, 3 February 2008

Webhosting

  • At least 10mb of storage.
  • PHP newer than 4.3 (PHP website)
  • MySQL at least from version 4.1.16 to version 5.0.16 (see note below) (MySQL website)

Note (MySQL)

Some versions of MySQL in the above range DO have troubles with a particular query, if your particular MySQL has that bug, Alliance and Player Statistics will not be updated correctly with the GalaxyTool Plugin. We are working on notifications of this problem to fix the installation script and check MySql versions that do not work with GalaxyTool.

Free Hosting Services

There are several free hosting companies which will support an installation but they have a lot of advertising, and are not recommended. For an overview of webspace hosters offering both PHP and MySQL services and that were tested by GalaxyTool users please taka a look at hosting providers and the Galaxytool.

Official hosting offer by eX0du5

If you are not familiar with hosting services, you can use eX0du5' free hosting at www.galaxytool-hosting.eu. You will not need to update the galaxytool there, it will be done automatically for you. Anyway space is limited, so registrations will not always be open.

Supported Browsers

Requirements for getting in the web interface

Any modern browser allowing cookies should work Tested browsers:

  • Firefox (Best choice because of the GalaxyPlugin, that allows fast updates of all the data in your galaxytool)
  • Internet Explorer
  • Opera

Requirements for updating the data in the GalaxyTool

Through the browser extension for FireFox (strongly recommended)

Through manual copy/paste from Ogame (not recommended)

  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Epiphany

Will not work with the following:

  • Opera (does not copy tooltips with copy&paste)
  • Konqueror (does not copy galaxy view in a format that galaxytool is able to parse.)

Javatool

With the help of the Javatool you can copy a whole galaxy within 30 minutes. If you want to use the Javatool, you need at least a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2 on your PC to run the program.

People

You will need a lot of time, or an active alliance which supports you filling in the database.