Day 17 - Is it ready?

Is it ready? Yes! TallyJ is ready to be used now. Go to https://tallyj.apphb.com/.

Will it get better? Yes! I have numerous ideas about how to improve the system, and will continue to work on it in the weeks, months and years ahead.

But, it says 'beta'! I've left the word 'beta' on the home page, because, until lots of people have used it, I can't be sure that all the kinks have been worked out, and there are a few more extra features I want to complete before I consider it 'done'.

How can I be sure? The best way is to try it! There is no cost to registering and making an election. In fact, make as many elections as you want! Try out TallyJ and do some 'test runs' on your computer. If you do find a problem, then let me know as soon as you can! A link with my email address is at the top of the TallyJ home page. From there, you can also see a document that describes the current status, including a list of all the work currently planned, as well as a list of any known problems.

The best thing you can do right now is to try it out! And send me your comments and suggestions!

What if I have an old computer? Hmm... that might be a problem. Since this web site uses some newer technologies, you will need a current web browser. I strongly recommend using the Google Chrome browser (https://www.google.com/chrome) - it is free and works on almost any computer. You can use it even if you have another browser installed. After that, I'd recommend the current version of Firefox, or Internet Explorer version 9. If you are stuck with an old version of Internet Explorer, and can't install the Google Chrome browser, then you should still be able to download and use TallyJ version/edition 1.8. (Seehttps://sites.google.com/site/tallyjbahai/ for more info.)

What if I won't have an internet connection at the election?That's another problem. As of March 2012, you will need that. As technology improves, you may find that you can solve that problem more easily. Today, many smart phones have internet data plans, and can actually become a 'hotspot' for a few computers around them. That may be all you need! If you have many computers, then a few phones sharing their WiFi would solve the problem. If you meet in a community hall, ask them about it - many are installing WiFi routers for use by clients. If you know you won't have Internet, then you will need to use version/edition 1.8, and use a local router or memory sticks or diskettes to coordinate between tellers' computers.

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