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+How to Install
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+1. Create/locate a new mysql database to install php point of sale into
+2. Execute the file database/database.sql to create the tables needed
+3. unzip and upload PHP Point Of Sale files to web server
+4. Copy application/config/database.php.tmpl to application/config/database.php
+5. Modify application/config/database.php to connect to your database
+6. Go to your point of sale install via the browser
+7. LOGIN using
+username: admin 
+password:pointofsale
+8. Enjoy
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