Kairos Computer Solutions: FAQ

Why Kairos? Greek has two words for time. Chronos (χρονος) which is measured time, like a clock, and kairos (καιρος) which means the right time or opportunity. Now is the right time for a computer solution.

What do you mean by accessibility? This means designing web sites so the blind, color blind, and others with disabilities can get the benefit of your web site. This makes your potential online audience unlimited.

What does current standards mean? XHTML 1.0 or HTML 4.01 using correct, non-deprecated tags, and CSS for style. We limit the use of JavaScript to items that will not limit accessibility. This is also related to accessibility. We also utilize simple and elegant design, rather than graphically busy, slow-loading sites.

What is a LAMP system? LAMP refers to the Linux Operating System, Apache Web Server, MySQL Database, and PHP programming language. These are all Free Open Source Software (FOSS). Web Hosts that use them tend to be more secure and are much cheaper than hosts that use Windows.

What programming languages do you use? Primarily PHP, with some Perl, and a little JavaScript. We also use CSS for controlling the look of a site. These are all free and open standards languages that help reduce development costs.

What program(s) do you use to build websites? The work-horse program used is a programmable text editor called NoteTab Pro. At a price of $29.95, it does not add to the cost of the site. It has HTML syntax highlighting and has its own powerful scripting language that allows us to build new tools as they are needed to assist in development and maintenance of sites. It is also good for record-keeping, and any other task that requires a text editor. On the rare instance when a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor is needed for something very complex, we use Open Office Writer. For generating Thumbnails, we use Easy Thumbnails freeware, or for complex tasks Easy Imager. We also use Easy Imager and Album Express for generating web picture albums.

Can you answer my computer question? Please check my Support Blog. I will be adding new computer related solutions regularly.