Thanks for looking.
This application will involve a Desktop Application and Server Side PHP/Mysql scripting.
First, The Application:
The application will be a simple program that resides in the windows taskbar. This application should not need to have ANYTHING else installed or updated to work (meaning it will work in windows 95, 98 or higher without ANY patches, .nets or anything).
The application will allow the user to enter a username and password which is then saved on their PC if they choose, this username and password will allow them to connect to the INternet Server which will then check the database for access and which access they have.
THe main role the application will have is to ALERT (by flashing in the taskbar) the user of news/updates.
These news/updates will come from the Server (there will need to be a PHP admin panel where I can choose which groups or users gets which alerts, more in the PHP section).
The application will also have a "check for update feature" and several other trivial features.
PHP/Mysql program:
You will need to design a Mysql database which stores customers information (name/email and product access code/receipt information).
This will be the backend behind the application
There will also be a php admin panel where I will be able to send alerts to certain groups and have pre-scheduled broadcasts to these machines.
These alerts will flash teh application and then when double clicked will open a small window with the message.
Obviously there will be some other things needed to make it do what I want so take that into consideration with your bid.
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
windows 95 +