Minimum requirements are the lowest level of hardware, software, and other components that a computer system or device needs in order to run a particular piece of software.
In order to run either Plone or Senaite, your computer will need to meet certain minimum requirements in terms of the operating system, hardware, and software.
Plone
The minimum requirements for Plone are as follows:
Operating system
Plone can be installed on most modern operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. At the time of writing this article, Plone requires at least Python 2.7, 3.5 or 3.7 to be installed on the system.
Hardware
Plone is a relatively lightweight CMS and can run on a wide range of hardware configurations. However, as a general rule, it is recommended to have at least 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free hard drive space available for the Plone installation.
Software
In addition to Python, Plone also requires a few other software components to be installed on the system, including a few Python libraries, such as Zope and Pillow.
Senaite
The minimum requirements for Senaite are similar but slightly different:
Operating system
Senaite can be installed on most modern operating systems that are supported by the Plone CMS, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also requires Python 2.x to be installed on the system.
Hardware
Senaite is a more resource-intensive CMS than Plone and therefore requires a more powerful computer to run effectively. It is recommended to have at least 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free hard drive space available for the Senaite installation.
Generally
Overall, both Plone and Senaite are relatively easy to install and run, as long as your computer meets the minimum requirements mentioned above. If you are unsure whether your computer meets these requirements, you can consult the official Plone and Senaite websites for more detailed information.
It is also important to note that different versions of Senaite are compatible with different versions of Plone which are compatible with different versions of Python. Therefore, the most important bit becomes striking the correct balance.
