CONTRACT: Programmer

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Programming experience required:
CGI/Server-side Programming in C, C++, Perl or ?
Image manipulation, compression, resizing via cgi or command-line
JPEG image technology

Job Availablity:
Start: Immediate
Complete: by Apr. 21, 2000

Project:
Develop a simple way (a set of server-side Linux-compatible perl
scripts) to automatically convert one or more source digital photo
images into compressed and optimized output images based on a set of
specifications.

URL:
www.e-RealtorUSA.com

Website Type:
Templated Real Estate websites

Specs:
- Input files are high resolution and in JPEG (JFIF) format.
- Quality of image files is assumed to be low to very high.
- JPEG (JFIF) output file format of various resolutions and specific
file sizes.

Source Code Ownership:
ECOM shall have exclusive rights to all source code written for ECOM
server / website development, unless otherwise agreed to in writing
by both parties. Developer need include licensing terms requires
for proprietary code of Developer or that of other suppliers
included in this development.

Warranty:
Required to provide a full Warranty as part of quotation. Developer
stands behind work done and will thoroughly test to make sure it
works properly. Warranty should include references indicating
work will be done to the satisfaction of client and a guarantee to
fix programming bugs at no additional charge which may have not
appeared or were missed during final inspection of the project (with
the condition there is no tampering of Developer's code).

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IF PROMPTLY AVAILABLE - please respond to all 9 items:
1. Recommendation / Proposal (details).
2. Resume (incl. Aestiva completed jobs)
3. Customary rate / hour.
4. Bid @ flat rate (incl. thorough testing, modification,
guarantee).
5. Completion schedule.
6. Performance Guarantee.
7. Client References
8. Phone numbers (AM & PM)
9. ICQ ID # (if available)

Contact:
Alan Brandt, Pres.,COO
E-CommerceUSA, Inc.
Dir: 408-264-5835
abrandt(at)e-CommerceUSA.net

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Develop server-side IMAGE COMPRESSION software packages that
automate (encodes/converts) image optimization and compression upon
being uploaded to a server to expedite image download by website
visitors (optimize input images into optimized output images). This
is important for our website subscribers (Realtors) because they are
generally Internet illiterate and who may attempt to upload a 1-6 MB
file.

REQUIREMENTS: Automated Server-side Image Optimization &
Compression, Image sizing, File sizing, Resolution
1. SERVER: Server-side capable on a Linux server.

2. LOGISTICS: Our website subscriber selects
images/photos and file path for upload... software
automatically optimizes and compresses original file to
server specifications (can be as small as: 256x192/72
dpi/<20K file size) leaving no requirement or
responsibility upon a Computer/Internet illiterate User.

3. RESULTS: Minimum file size, excellent image quality,
fast download speed.

4. EXAMPLES: Please view the quality of compressed photo
images displayed at the URLs listed below. Unfortunately,
the companies showcased below offer specifications outside
the requirements listed in this e-mail.

http://www.fast.no/fast.php3?d=demos&c=imgdemo&amp;amp;h=4
http://www.autofx.com/ (splash page - eye photo)

5. DIGITAL CAMERAS: The Kodak DC290/280 are probably
going to be the digital cameras most highly recommended to
our Realtor subscribers, based on:
* ease of use for picture taking
* ease of use for download to PC laptop.
* Kodak - DC290 Compression and Resolution Settings
(Date Posted: Feb 22 2000)
http://www.kodak.com/country/US/en/digital/cameras/dc290/samples/dc290sample.shtml
Kodak - DC280 Compression and Resolution Settings
(Date Posted: Mar 9 2000)
http://www.kodak.com/country/US/en/digital/cameras/dc280/samples/dc280sample.shtml
KODAK LIMITED: A Quantum Leap For Digital Capture
Technology
http://www.kodak.com/country/UK/en/corp/press/archive/20000109.shtml
(Date Posted: Feb 7 2000) Said Fennessy: "We are
combining transmission functionality with JPEG
compression enabling even faster image selection and
despatch."

6. SUMMARY:

Needs:
- automated image compression on server-side
with Linux server
- automated image enhancement
- high efficiency disk storage
- low cost software purchase
- single server license, royalty free, with
unlimited client runtime distribution

Results:
- faster transmit times due to reduction in
file size from compression
- enhanced image quality compared to digital
camera original

Timeline:
- April 2000

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