Aquiis SimpleStart [v1.0.0](http://_vscodecontentref_/4) - General Availability

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First stable release for public distribution of Aquiis SimpleStart - a multi-tenant property management system for small landlords managing up to 9 residential properties.

Highlights

• Linux AppImage (230MB, ~2 second startup)
• Windows Portable Executable (150MB, no installation required)
• Desktop integration helper scripts (Linux)
• Performance optimized (60x faster than initial builds)
• Comprehensive documentation and user guides
• Ready for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Downloads

• Linux: AquiisPropertyManagement-1.0.0.AppImage (230MB)
• Windows: AquiisPropertyManagement 1.0.0.exe (150MB)
• Helper Script: install-desktop-integration.sh (Linux only)
• Verification: checksums.txt

Installation Instructions

Linux (AppImage)

# Make executable
chmod +x AquiisPropertyManagement-1.0.0.AppImage

# Option 1: Desktop integration (recommended)
./install-desktop-integration.sh AquiisPropertyManagement-1.0.0.AppImage

# Option 2: Run directly
./AquiisPropertyManagement-1.0.0.AppImage

Windows (Portable Executable)

1. Download AquiisPropertyManagement 1.0.0.exe
2. Move to permanent location (e.g., C:\Program Files\Aquiis\ or C:\Users\YourName\Applications)
   - ⚠️ Important: Database and settings are stored relative to the .exe location
3. Double-click to run
4. First launch: Windows SmartScreen will display a warning (expected for unsigned applications)

• Click "More info" → "Run anyway"
• Code signing is planned for v1.1.0

Verify Download (Recommended)

Linux:

sha256sum -c checksums.txt

Windows PowerShell:

Get-FileHash "AquiisPropertyManagement 1.0.0.exe" -Algorithm SHA256

Expected Checksums:

• Linux: 317eb38b9f8fd611387bdce6337127684d35718f5e88276143cbd671209a6d77
• Windows: 47e6ac81850b9abb5ed2a1b9cace8b80fbf7ddc118f00c34fe431caca1b8de2b

What's Included

• Property Management: Track up to 9 residential properties
• Tenant Lifecycle: Prospect → Application → Screening → Lease → Renewal/Termination
• Financial Management: Automated invoicing, payment tracking, late fee calculation
• Maintenance Tracking: Work orders, repairs, vendor management
• Document Management: Lease agreements, inspection reports, financial statements
• Inspections: Move-in, move-out, and routine property inspections with 26-item checklist
• Security Deposit Investment Tracking: Annual dividend distribution to tenants
• Multi-Tenant Support: Secure organization isolation with role-based access control

System Requirements

• Linux: Any modern distribution with FUSE support (Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, RHEL 9+, etc.)
• Windows: Windows 10 (version 1809+) or Windows 11
• RAM: 2GB minimum, 4GB recommended
• Disk Space: 500MB for application + database storage (grows with data)
• Database: SQLite (embedded, no separate installation required)

Known Limitations (v1.0.0)

• Windows: Executable is unsigned (SmartScreen warning on first launch)
• Maximum Properties: 9 residential properties per organization
• Maximum Users: 3 users per organization (1 Administrator + 2 Property Managers)
• Database Backups: Manual only (automatic backups planned for v1.1.0)
• Updates: Manual download and replace (auto-update planned for future releases)

Support & Feedback

• Documentation: README.md
• Issues: Report bugs via GitHub Issues
• Email: cisguru@outlook.com

What's Next?

• v1.1.0: Code signing for Windows, automatic daily backups, database migration wizard
• v1.2.0: Microsoft Store distribution (MSIX), CDN mirrors for downloads

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License: MIT
Built with: .NET 10, Blazor Server, ElectronNET, SQLite

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