[pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware

[David Ilvedson]

Will the EEE pc run tuning programs?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: Allan <allan at sutton.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 6/17/2009 5:58:13 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware


> 

>OK, I needed to uncheck a mention about protection. When I right click on
>the "install.exe", I choose "execute as."  (or something like that, since my
>system is in French, I don't know what it is in English) then uncheck the
>protection. It installs correctly then.

> 

>This is wonderful for Terry who now can use his files on a new computer. The
>new very small 10 in. portables like EEE Pc are so light, full screen and
>full keyboard, I choose that for myself on the job for building  the piano's
>history while writing the invoice. 

> 

>Allan Sutton

>www.pianotechniquemontreal.com

>  _____  

>From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
>Of paul bruesch
>Sent: 16 juin 2009 19:58
>To: pianotech at ptg.org
>Subject: Re: [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware

> 

>Allan,

>I successfully installed it on XP Pro SP3. Look in the install folder
>(defaults to <c:\Program Files\Rapid Development Software, Inc\PTBiz 2005>)
>and there should be a Piano.mdb file in there.

>BTW, however, I would not recommend banking the business on this product. It
>was developed using Access 97, which is two releases outdated to the
>outdated Office XP version I have. I'm unable to convert the DB because of
>user authorizations implemented by the developer. If anyone knows if anyone
>is still "supporting" PTBiz to any extent, go for it... but I'll stay on my
>home-grown system.

>Paul Bruesch
>Stillwater, MN

>On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Allan <allan at sutton.net> wrote:

>Unfortunately, it does not install on my system (Windows xp) I got a message
>that it could not find a .mdb file. Can someone provide a .mdb file ?

> 

>Thank you for your interest.

> 

>Allan Sutton

>www.pianotechniquemontreal.com

>  _____  

>From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
>Of John Formsma
>Sent: 16 juin 2009 09:09
>To: Pianotech List
>Subject: [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware

> 

>The version of PTBiz I'm using is now freeware. (Although I paid $150.00 for
>it -- go figure. Thanks, Ed Winslow. <sarcasm>)

> 

>This version doesn't use any install codes or a HASP. It will work on
>Windows XP or earlier Windows operating systems.

> 

>Download at http://www.formsmapiano.com/PTBiz/ptbiz.zip

> 

>If you are a current user of PTBiz, there were some specific instructions on
>how to install the new version so you don't delete your data.  If I recall
>correctly, what you do is basically this:

>*	Save your current piano.mdb file. (Save in a different location,
>like a thumb drive or CD. Don't save in the PTBiz folder, as it will be
>deleted in the next step.)
>*	Uninstall the current PTBiz program
>*	Reinstall the new PTBiz program, and start the program at least once
>(not sure if starting the program is required -- it may be that you were not
>supposed to start it.)
>*	Exit the PTBiz program.
>*	Copy your old piano.mdb file into the new PTBIz folder, overwriting
>the one created in the new install.
>*	Next time you open PTBiz, the program now uses your existing data

> 

>Proceed at your own risk. It's been 2-3 years since I've done the new
>install procedure, and I've lost the instructions that came with it.

> 

>If you want a basic database program that also does accounting and
>scheduling, PTBiz is good for that. I've used it for 8-10 years, and it has
>served my needs well.

>-- 
>JF

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