Business Software Responses

[Dave Swartz]

Larry, 

I believe in your first post you had mentioned purchasing a Dell computer.
I thought I would at least throw another suggestion your way.  My wife is
the head PC administrator for Seagate (the hard drive company) therefore
giving me alot of "insider" information on companies, policies, quality and
the like.  You may (just a suggestion) want to check out Gateway.  The
primary difference between these two machines is the use of "integrated"
boards.  Most of the PC's sold in retail outlets like Compac or HP use
integrated boards...meaning that when wanting to upgrade or add peripherials
(sp?) it can be a difficult match as a result of the propriatory nature of
the systems.  In some cases you won't have the luxury of going to a local
"Best Buy" and purchasing additional RAM and plugging it in.  Gateway uses
non-integrated boards allowing for lots of "plug and play" additions such as
video cards, soundblaster cards, scanners, etc.  The Gateways systems
generally are configured with 1 asa slot and 4 pci slots, plus the RAM
capabilities are great! 

My current system is a 300mhz, 64 mg RAM (expandable to 364...that's alot of
resident memory), 6.5 hard drive, 56k modem, soundblaster, 8 mg video card,
scanner, sound system (extremely modified..JBL), laser printer and Zip drive
with CD.  This system can be upgraded with many more things as well as 2
more hard drives if desired. 

Now you can obtain a 400 mhz or 450 mhz with even yet more capabilities for
the same price (actually lower than what I paid in March).  

Like any tool used in our self employment venture, quality remains
paramount.  Versatility, reliability, and craftsmanship must remain high
priority regarding our decisions.

Just a thought...I wish you continued success.

Dave Swartz, RPT
dms2000@majesticpiano.com


At 01:32 AM 10/24/98 EDT, you wrote:
>List,
>I got so many responses to my request for software info. I am still sorting
>out all the info...some i haven't even read entirely yet... I just hope nobody
>thinks I ignored their responses.  I will be getting back to you soon. Thanks
>so much. I feel so much support with this list and  I think the whole Piano
>Industry is better off because of what this great List is doing on a world-
>wide scale.
>
>Larry Trischetta, Pocono NE Chaper
>Scranton, Pa
>
>