John, Thanks for posting all this info. I will probably be doing the same thing but still wish, ultimately that I had complete access to my information. best, Greg At 12:40 AM 12/15/2005, you wrote: >Greg, > >It was funny...Ed didn't know the different features off the top of his >head. He said he hadn't gotten many requests recently. (No wonder why, with >no web site or promotions.) > >I'm using build 206 -- the new version is build 275. > >There is no new access to files -- guess he wants to protect his work with >the tables and queries (can't say as I really blame him either). > >I'm looking at it this way: > >1. The only reason I was thinking about switching is b/c of no support if >the hasp were to break. >2. I haven't needed support for anything except for new unlock codes for a >reinstall and hasp issues, both of which have now been eliminated. >3. With no unlock codes needed, I have the assurance of my data being always >accessible. >4. The program has well demonstrated its stability, and it does everything I >want/need it to do (except apply the labels to my postcards and stamp them ><g>). > >So, I've already written a check and will mail it tomorrow. > >Moral of the story for me is that I should have called Ed first before >getting all worked up about finding a way to transfer existing data. Live >and learn, I suppose.... > >Regards, >John Formsma > >-----Original Message----- >From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf >Of Greg Newell >Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 11:07 PM >To: Pianotech >Subject: Re: Piano Service Software > >John, > I may have to give Ed a call here. That does sound better than all >that typing. Any info about new bells and whistles? Wondering what's >different, if anything. I'm existing with version 2000.10.0207 which is, I >aware, quite old. What is the new version? Will he allow more access to >your own info? I've wanted to make some global changes ever since I bought >the program but have been locked out of the flat file aspect of it. When I >came over from Piano Service Manager the info didn't come through so well >and I never did all the re-typing that I should have. Thanks for taking the >time to search this out! > > >Greg Newell > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives Greg Newell Greg's piano Forté mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
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