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If you are having problems or have questions, please read though the FAQs below to see if your question has already been answered. If you are unable to find an answer here, please send me an email with your problem.

  1. Can the GDS VR Tour software be used with any images?
  2. Can I modify the images myself?
  3. Can I use the self administered website on a MS Windows or Macintosh server?
  4. Can I appoint editors with limits to admin functions?
  5. Can you operate the GDS VR from a CD?
  6. Who is GDS?
  7. Do I have to have direct access to a MySQL database to install, or backup a .sql file?
  8. Do you provide e-commerce, and how much?
  9. Do I need to know how to write PHP and HTML?
  10. Do your copyright notices have to stay intact when using your software?
  11. Does your software support multiple languages?
  12. I want to just be able to send and recieve emails for my business at this stage, is that possible?
  13. When I create new pages in the self editing website, the adresses are automatically generated down the left hand side, how can I change the font color/background color?
  14. How much does a self administered website cost?
  15. What services do I get if I lease a self administered website system?
  16. Is MySQL absolutely necessary or can your websites be used with flat text files?
  17. Is the documentation available in multiple languages?
  18. What are the server/system requirements for your self edit websites?
  19. What are the system requirements for your self edit websites?
  20. What kind of license does your software come with?
  21. What kind of technical support to you provide?
  22. What sports can your sports website be used for?
  1. Most large high resolution photos can be used, once they have been suitably reduced in file size, the ideal image would be a 360 degree panorama or a sequence of photos joined together to create an image approximately 1500 - 2000 pixels wide x 400 -600 high, bear in mind the long load times over a low speed connection.
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  2. Can I modify the images myself?
    Yes - if you have a program capable of doing good quality image manipulation, I would recommend - Adobe photoshop, Adobe Elements, Paint shop Pro, Micrographics, or similar quality software.
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  3. Can I use the self admin website on a MS Windows or Macintosh server?
    In theory, yes. As long as you have PHP, apache, GD, and MySQL installed. However, it has never been tested on a Windows or Mac OSX server.
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  4. Can I appoint editors with limits to admin functions?
    Yes, as an administrator, you can set user privelages.
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  5. Can you operate the GDS VR from a CD?
    It is possible, but there are a lot of variables such as the type of machines, software, etc, email us with your requirements.
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  6. Who is GDS?
    OOps, should have said that on the mainpage, GDS is Gilliland Design Studios abreviated name.
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  7. Do I have to have direct access to a MySQL database to install, or backup a .sql file?
    Gilliland Design Studios hosting systems allow you access to PhPMyAdmin, through your cpanel interface, you can backup regularly, and restore easily.
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  8. Do you provide e-commerce, and how much?
    Yes, we provide all e-commerce functionality, from the shopping cart to final verifiation, there are several levels available from basic single sales through a 3rd party vendor like PayPal, or more extensive systems for businesses, please email us your requirements for a free quote.
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  9. Do I need to know how to write PHP and HTML?
    No! Our software takes care of all that for you, and we will install and carry out backups at your request.
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  10. Do your copyright notices have to stay intact when using your software?
    Yes. Both my copyright notices and the GDS logo must stay intact.
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  11. Does your software support multiple languages?
    Yes. Several modules are available please email us with your requirements.
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  12. I want to just be able to send and recieve emails for my business at this stage, is that possible?
    Yes, no problem just start with our basic hosting plan, and when you are ready extend to the website, .
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  13. When I create new pages in the self editing website, the adresses are automatically generated down the left hand side, how can I change the font color/background color?
    Send us an email with your access codes to your site, and the hex code that you would like there ie; ("#333999")
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  14. How much does a self administered website cost?
    There are 3 levels avilable:
    *Solo -
    *Business -
    *Professional -

    Solo AUD$300.00 per year paid either yearly (5% discount) or monthly AUD$25.00 .

    • A fully editable website (text/graphic) - See detailed features
    • A fully editable Gallery - See detailed features
    • A Forum
    • Full Web statistics
    • Search Engine Submission
    • Free Domain Name
    • 12 Months Web-Hosting (20 Meg Plan)
    • Email facilities 5 Full pop3 email accounts (yourname@yoursite.com)
    • Support & backup service
    .

    Business AUD$400.00 per year paid either yearly (5% discount) or monthly AUD$33.00 .

    • A fully editable website (text/graphic) - See detailed features
    • A fully editable Gallery - See detailed features
    • A Fully editable Shopping Cart - See detailed features
    • A Forum
    • Full Web statistics
    • Search Engine Submission
    • Free Domain Name
    • 12 Months Web-Hosting (50 Meg Plan)
    • Email facilities 10 Full pop3 email accounts (yourname@yoursite.com)
    • Support & backup service
    .

    Professional AUD$500.00 per year paid either yearly (5% discount) or monthly AUD$40.00 .

    • Custom Logo/Front page Creation (text/graphic)
    • A fully editable website (text/graphic) - See detailed features
    • A fully editable Gallery - See detailed features
    • A Fully editable Shopping Cart - See detailed features
    • VR Tour Software
    • A Forum
    • Full Web statistics
    • Search Engine Submission
    • Free Domain Name
    • 12 Months Web-Hosting (100 Meg Plan)
    • Email facilities 20 Full pop3 email accounts (yourname@yoursite.com)
    • Support & backup service
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  15. Is MySQL absolutely necessary or can your website be used with flat text files?
    Yes, Our website uses only MySQL therefore it must be installed on your server.
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  16. Is the documentation available in multiple languages?
    No. There is currently only documentation in english.
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  17. What are the server/system requirements for your software?
    * Apache 1.3.29 or higher
    * PHP 4.2.2 or higher
    * MySQL 3.23.58 or higher
    * GD 1.6.2 or higher
    * Sendmail enabled. If you lease a website system from us, all the installation & configuration will be done for you!
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  18. What are the system requirements for Your Software?
    See the FAQ "Server Requirements" section for this answer.
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  19. What kind of license does your software come with?
    We lease our software systems as a package, to see our terms and conditions of use please click the appropriate link.
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  20. What kind of technical support to you provide?
    Extensive! We provide a full support service for our leased systems, and carry out backup procedures, and free upgrades.
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  21. What sports can your sports website be used for?
    It is currently under heavy development, and most sports will be available, please contact us with your requirements.
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