<Kinda OT> Appgen software

[Mike Reinehr]

On Saturday 28 October 2006 14:54, Dan Martin wrote:
> David Bandel wrote:
> > On 10/27/06, Michael Hipp <Michael at hipp.com> wrote:
> >>David Bandel wrote:
>
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> >>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
>
> 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

Dan,

Thanks for the link. That was very informative & worth reading (thanks, 
David!).

One question that comes to mind immediately after reading this article regards 
the web browser interface. I've spent the last 25 years using only a text 
terminal interface. I never could see how data entry could be done as quickly 
with a gui interface. A fancy gui interface is fine for the executive suite 
more concerned with reporting, but for the clerk entering vendor invoices or 
a sales person entering an order, a keyboard oriented text terminal has 
always seemed best to me. Can you use SQL-Ledger with only a keyboard & no 
mouse? How easy & quick is data entry? Is it possible to use a terminal (or 
terminal emulator) or must you use a browser?

Thanks in advance!

cmr

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