<Kinda OT> Appgen software

[Dan Martin]

David Bandel wrote:
> On 10/27/06, Michael Hipp <Michael at hipp.com> wrote:
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>>David Bandel wrote:
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>>David,
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>>Is it possible with SQL-Ledger to allow a customer to enter orders directly
>>into the hosted company's system?
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>>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.
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> 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


Interesting  thread, as I was looking into the Appgen/MyBooks product as well.

Came upon this interesting review while looking into SQL-Ledger,

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7290

written by none other than David A. Bandel.

A bit dated, but still good reading, including the comments--be sure to look
at those.

Regards,
Dan Martin