<Kinda OT> Appgen software

[David Bandel]

On 10/27/06, Michael Hipp <Michael at hipp.com> wrote:
> David Bandel wrote:
> > On 10/27/06, Mike Reinehr <cmr at amsent.com> wrote:
> >> On Thursday 26 October 2006 18:57, Harry G wrote:
> >>> On Thu October 26 2006 7:08 pm, Michael Hipp wrote:
> >>>> I've not used it but this may be worth a looksee:
> >>>>
> >>>>    http://www.turbocash-usa.com/
> >>> Can't use it:
> >>>
> >>> System requirements:
> >>>
> >>> TurboCASH accounting software system requirementsMicrosoft Windows 98, ME,
> >>> 2000, or XP
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Harry G
> >> You might consider Southware Innovations: http://www.southware.com/
> >> It has all the modules you mentioned and many more. It's a little pricey, but
> >> very solid & dependable & runs under Linux (& most other o/s). It's written
> >> in COBOL with an Acucobol runtime. It is licensed per user with (I think) the
> >> least expensive being a 4-user license.
> >>
> >> The Windows version provides a GUI, but running under Linux all you need is a
> >> system console or xterm window. I don't think there is a GUI for use under
> >> Linux.
> >>
> >> I'm curious, myself, whether anyone here has experience with SQL-Ledger.
> >> Southware is the last proprietary software that we use.
> >
> > I've been using SQL-Ledger for years.  Great product and fantastic
> > support.  The author has built his company around it.  I have almost a
> > dozen companies hosted with SQL-Ledger in my server
> > (sql-ledger.pananix.com).  It is https only.  I highly recommend it.
>
> David,
>
> Is it possible with SQL-Ledger to allow a customer to enter orders directly
> into the hosted company's system?
>
> I've a client that's looking for a solution and he's been made a proposal by
> MS for some $40,000. I'd love to offer him something/anything else.

Absolutely.  You can create a user that can access
anything/everything, or through the admin interface restrict them to
only certain screens.  For example, I allow _only_ the accountant
access to General Ledger (GL), and most folks, including the secretary
who posts receipts, can't access the reports like Balance Sheets, etc.
-- the state of the company is my business.

And because this ties back into a SQL database, you can code up other
programs to access it if you like, using or not the SQL-Ledger API.
Multiple companies, etc. (The author, Dieter Simader, will help -- his
fees are posted -- he's reasonable and then some if you need something
really custom).

Everything is based around the chart of accounts.  It has POS that
works with barcode scanners, the works.  Automagically e-mails
recurring bills, etc (it reminds you, you have to say "go for it" ).

As I said, I've been using it for years since before it was ready for
prime time because I recognized something solid.  It's been growing
ever since.  And it pretty much sets itself up.  Just download the
"setup.pl" script and run it.  You'll need to have already installed a
basic Apache, PostgreSQL, and mail if you want to e-mail statements,
etc., but the setup script takes care of the drudge work.

I'm more than happy with it.

Note:  I am in no way affiliated with SQL-Ledger.  I just like the
software.  I use a nightly PostgreSQL backup/clean/vacuum script then
rsync that to another server via wireless in a concrete bunker with my
other important backups.

But don't take my word for it.

Ciao,

David A. Bandel
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