I knew Filemaker in its very early versions, so I am familiar with some features, but for a complex application, I decided I needed the help of experts. Then I can customize a bit, add some reports maybe..But an initial investment is required. Allan Sutton _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Alexander Lass Sent: 2 mars 2009 23:11 To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Database for Piano Business My vote here is on Filemaker. Not only is it a very powerful cross-platform database engine, but also totally customizable to your needs. There are some very good books written on how to program your own tables and records. I don't have my copy at my hands but if you are leaning at all toward FM I'll be happy to look it up. Best of luck! Alex On Mar 2, 2009, at 9:35 PM, Allan wrote: I have recently done some exploration on Elance to have an application built for me (us?). The costs are relatively important. I was planning to do it on Filemaker which runs on Windows and Mac. I plan on taking one of those smaller laptops (9 inch screen, very light) on the job, building the invoice as I go, either in private setting or institutional work. I think the pocket pc is too small for doing this in a practical way. Filemaker supports web and synchronization. Dave Peake does not seem to support Peakeware (anyone knows about him?) Alan Mc Coy has a Filemaker Database that I have used to help software developers understand some of our needs. Having used a system already, you would know pretty well what you (we) need. I have received some impressive propositions from Database developers. Allan Sutton _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of PAULREVENKOJONES at aol.com Sent: 2 mars 2009 22:04 To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Database for Piano Business Terry: Contact Kent Busse, RPT here in Chicago. thewiz at acomputerwiz.com is my last address for him. Paul In a message dated 3/2/2009 7:43:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com writes: I am in the process of getting a manager/accountant involved with my business. I've been keeping track of clients/appointments/finances with PTBiz for many years. I realize that program is dated as the author is no longer supporting it. I need to find a program(s) that can basically do what I've been doing with PTBiz, but one that also has the ability to sync with another remote computer (my assistant will be working 40 miles away), AND hopefully, be able to run on and sync with a PDA (HP iPAQ running Windows Mobile). Any recommendations from the computer literates out there? Thanks! Terry Farrell Farrell Piano www.farrellpiano.com <http://www.farrellpiano.com/> terry at farrellpiano.com _____ A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID% 3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62> yours in just 2 easy steps! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.5/1979 - Release Date: 03/01/09 17:46:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.5/1979 - Release Date: 03/01/09 17:46:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20090302/b3808c1e/attachment.html>
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