PTBiz vs pianoDB

[Jim Kinnear]

Thanks, Dave.
I've downloaded the try version of the prog you suggested . .  I'll see how
it looks
Jim


----- Original Message -----
From: <dm.porritt@verizon.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: PTBiz vs pianoDB


> Jim:
>
> I've said so before but I don't see the need for one program to do
everything.  I use "Time & Chaos" from Chaos Software
http://www.chaossoftware.com for my customer database, scheduling, and to-do
list.  I use "Quicken Home & Business" for all the financial things.  These
work well, are quite inexpensive and easy to use.
>
> I really don't know how to answer your question about how large a
population base you need to have to make a living.  Interesting question
though.
>
> dave
> ============================================================
> From: "Jim Kinnear" <jim@pianoguy.com>
> Date: 2004/05/03 Mon AM 09:09:00 CDT
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject: PTBiz vs pianoDB
>
> All
> I am considering  business specific software and tried pianodb years ago.
> It is MSAccess based, and at the time it was more complex than I needed.
> have any of you tried both, or something else, and if so, how would you
> compare their respective qualities . .
> -price
> -ease of date entry and retreival
> -relevance to this business
>
> I recently left my salaried employment , and intend to pursue this
vocation
> full time.
> There's lots of questions that come up and I've found the content of this
> list, OT discussions notwithstanding, very helpful and enlightening.
> Perhaps, in some way, you all have helped me to make the decision.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on what size population base one should have to
> generate a reasonable living . . . a very subjective question, I know, but
> serious none the less.
> Thanks to all of you in advance.
>
> Jim Kinnear
> Collingwood, ON
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Formsma" <john@formsmapiano.com>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 8:38 AM
> Subject: RE: PTBiz
>
>
> > Rich and others,
> >
> > Yeah, I thought Ed was a little uptight about the security of his
> > program.
> >
> > The last update I purchased included a thing called a HASP, which plugs
> > into a USB port and basically is the "security code." The HASP
> > eliminates having to call for another code. Therefore, you may move the
> > program freely onto another computer as often as you like, but you must
> > have the HASP in order to use the program. It was a good update, I
> > thought.
> >
> > My experience with PTBiz since 2000 has been basically good, although it
> > has some odd quirks. In my opinion, it offers good service for the
> > money. (E.g., I could have developed something similar with Access, but
> > I tried that and saw quickly it would take me weeks to develop something
> > suitable. Not how I want to spend my time.) I'm open to other software,
> > though.
> >
> > Anyone care to share their experiences?
> >
> > John Formsma
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
> > > Behalf Of Richard Snelson
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 10:29 PM
> > > To: Pianotech
> > > Subject: Re: PTBiz
> > >
> > >
> > > All I can tell you from experience with the individual that sells this
> > > software is beware! He will screw you into buying updates
> > > that you don't
> > > want,  if you ever have to move it to a new computer. He did
> > > just that to
> > > me, a couple months back. I had purchased the software a
> > > couple years ago,
> > > called to move it to new machine. Too bad, must buy update. I
> > > see no major
> > > changes in the update that would justify having to purchase
> > > it. Software
> > > requires calling him to get an unlock code to move it to a
> > > new computer.
> > > Calling him is not a plesant experience. He refused to give
> > > me the code to
> > > move it. Said sorry "Charlie" but he no longer had the codes.
> > > "Bullsh--" The
> > > software has been out there free to down load for sometime.
> > > It runs a few
> > > days and then requires purchase. I would never do business with this
> > > individual again. Rich
> > > Richard Snelson
> > > rsnelson0984@mchsi.com
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <HazenBannister@cs.com>
> > > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 10:11 PM
> > > Subject: PTBiz
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >   PTBiz software for piano technicians is now shareware.
> > > >  www.ptbiz.com
> > > > Best,
> > > > Hazen Bannister
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> David M. Porritt, RPT
> Meadows School of the Arts
> Southern Methodist University
> Dallas, TX 75275
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