Re: [cobalt-users] Shopping Cart Program For Raq4i

["Jason Hung" <rf8.a1547c.nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> My Requirements are:
>
> 1)Full Customer Registration/Allow Member Login for special buy
> 2)Customize Category and Product Style(i.e type,size,color)
> 3)Customize Templates
> 4)Gift Certificates
> 5)Cross Selling
> 6)Affiliate Program
> 7)Store Front Report

I think you'll be very happy with Red Hat Interchange
(http://interchange.redhat.com/); it has many features that will make
your storefront look profesional, but it is very difficult to setup. You
need to have some Linux expertise (and trust me, Linux is very easy to
use if you just remember some simple commands) if you decide to install
it.

However, installation is still not for the faint-hearted. If one wishes
to use Interchange, he or she can contact the support and engineering
department of Red Hat for purchasing an installation contract in which
they will install, prepare, and even design your storefront.
Installation will be at a minimum of $600-$700 (purely the fee for
installation; design fees not included). This may also include
installing a SEPERATE copy of perl, and if not done correctly, it will
render your Cobalt UI useless (unless you like to operate from shell).
You also should have a good idea on how Perl works (to avoid confusion
etc). However, it is simple enough that it should take no longer than
one day to install--if done correctly. You can also search the archives
for great posts on Interchange
installation, which typically involves permission changes and
configuration.

Some great and sucessful examples of Red Hat Interchange are
http://www.uintagolf.com/ (Uinta Golf Shop), Florist.com, and
FrozenCPU.com. There are a myriad of others, but this should give you a
good idea of what Interchange has to offer.

Good luck! :)

-Jason