Tunelab will run on it no problem, according to Robert Scott Allan Sutton www.pianotechniquemontreal.com -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: 18 juin 2009 13:31 To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Download PTBiz as freeware 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was developed using Access 97, which is two releases outdated to the 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outdated Office XP version I have.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 >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.70/2177 - Release Date: 06/16/09 >07:41:00 > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.73/2180 - Release Date: 06/16/09 >07:41:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.76/2183 - Release Date: 06/18/09 05:53:00
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