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--- software:intro:architecture [2022/03/11 10:53] – torben
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 You can even control the master remotely if only you have an Internet connection between the master computer and you own device. This is particularly useful for providing fast support for people in the field.
 ===== Welcome program =====
-When starting BBT timing you have to choose between starting the server on the local computer or selecting another server on the local network. Any server that is started on the network will listed automatically.
+When starting BBT you have to choose between starting the master on the local computer or selecting another master on the local network or internet. Any master that is started on the network will be listed automatically.
 The program will also let you know if the computer clock is out of sync (compared to accurate internet time servers), if software updates are available, etc.
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 ==== Master ====
 The timing master (server) is the heart of the software and handles most of the tasks, including:
-  * Connecting to external device such as timing units, clocks,
+  * Connecting to external devices such as timing units, clocks, etc.
-  * Storing and updating event data, participants, results etc.
+  * Storing and updating event data, participants, results, etc.
-  * Processing and computing times
+  * Computing and processing times
   * Synchronizing data with external websites
   * Capturing video
-  * Providing web interface to live results, late entry services etc.
+  * Providing web interface to live results, late entry services, etc.
   * Most other timing tasks...
-The master itself is almost invisible, but you can see when it is running in the bottom right of your screen. Doubleclicking it gives you the option to shut it down.
+The master itself is almost invisible. However, the bottom right of the screen will indicate if the master is running. By pressing it you are given the option to shut it down.
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 ===== Client =====
-The client is the interface you will be spending the most of your time in. It it basically just a graphical interface to all the functions provided by the master.
+The client is the user interface of the BBT timing software.
 Once connected to a master, you can move on to what really matters: Timing your event!
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