The specs for the client application as given in the RFP:
"*UID Client Frameworks*
Enrolment Client is a rich client application that needs to work offline
(without
connectivity to any server) and fully support features such as demographic
data
collection, data transliteration, address normalization, biometric data
capture,
secure data storage, etc.
Following are the technology framework choices for the UID Enrolment Client:
• Machine architecture – 8086 32-bit Desktop / Laptop
• Operating System – Multiple (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Device Drivers (biometric), Transliteration Engine, and other
external
components – Provided by vendors / 3rd party providers
• Application (API and User Interface) - Built on rich client
technologies on
supported the operating systems "
http://uidai.gov.in/UID_PDF/Front_Page_Articles/Recent_Tenders/MISCELLANEOUS/RFP_ASDMSA_Volume_II.pdf
Regards,
Prasanth
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Vickram Crishna <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 3:21 PM, Jibu Jacob <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> From the web site of UIDAI it is seen that the following contracts are
>> awarded.
>>
>> The Sl. No 9 Application Software Development, Maintenance and Support
>> Agency for UIDAI is *Mindtree Ltd * contract was awarded on 27/4/2010.
>>
>> Other contracts are connected with Purchase of Biometric Devices where we
>> need to see the contract terms.
>>
>> A look at the contract terms for Mindtree would be far more interesting,
> and crucial: has the company preferred to insist on Windows for any
> particular reason, is it justified on cost or time grounds (if the latter,
> what exactly is the urgency)?
>
> For the hardware orders, it was up to UIDAI to insist on open source
> drivers. Given the volume of business possible if this enrollment gathers
> steam, the numbers must be large enough to persuade any vendor to comply
> willingly. If UIDAI has not done so, then CAG should be asked to investigate
> the purchase orders. It is about time that CAG stepped up to the plate to
> minimise cost overruns before they happen, not once the money's all gone.
>
> --
> Vickram
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