Bika LIMS source released
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In standard implementation, Bika bases data in the Zope Object Store (ZODB), but can easily be modified to most open source or commercial DBMSs such as mySQL, Postgresql, MS SQL, Ingres, Oracle and Informix.Bika Lab Systems, in sponsoring the project, pledges its commitment to keep the source code free and available at Sourceforge.net, and to maintain effective organisational support.At Sourceforge the company wishes users and developers to share issues for resolution not only by Bika Lab Systems itself, but a wider support network.Bika therefore is browser based, platform independent and integrates with no desktop disruption.In standard implementation, Bika bases data in the Zope Object Store (ZODB), but can easily be modified to most open source or commercial DBMSs such as mySQL, Postgresql, MS SQL, Ingres, Oracle and Informix.On-line security is maintained through the Internets secure socket layer (SSL), 128 bit encryption, and trusted digital certification configured during implementation.The Bika Sourceforge project features pages for downloading the latest releases and documentation, issue trackers for bugs and solutions, technical issues, patches and feature requests.At Sourceforge the company wishes users and developers to share issues for resolution not only by Bika Lab Systems itself, but a wider support network.With the participation of open source enthusiasts in the scientific, academic and business open source community, Bika plans to grow the application into a modular cross industry LIMS and laboratory enterprise solution, featuring accounts and CRM packages available from Upfront Systems.Specifications and design for microbiology modules have been completed and modules are planned for the health, engineering and geology sectors.
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