Comments on: Considering an ACT Software Upgrade?…2 Must Ask Questions http://www.actasap.net/mustask/ By an ACT! Software User for ACT! Software users Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:25:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: http://seafishinglures.net/saltwater-fishing-reels/saltwater-fishing-reels-whats-the-difference/ http://www.actasap.net/mustask/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 http://seafishinglures.net/saltwater-fishing-reels/saltwater-fishing-reels-whats-the-difference/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:54:12 +0000 http://actblogger.com/2007/06/28/mustask/#comment-1076 <strong>Title...</strong> This is my Excerpt... Title…

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]]> By: Travis http://www.actasap.net/mustask/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Travis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:56:22 +0000 http://actblogger.com/2007/06/28/mustask/#comment-196 Kristy- Indeed. Not only can the databases sync, but you can do it over the internet, and they can sync on a schedule (hourly) if you like. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you with that. Kristy-

Indeed. Not only can the databases sync, but you can do it over the internet, and they can sync on a schedule (hourly) if you like.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you with that.

]]> By: Kristy http://www.actasap.net/mustask/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Kristy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:43:20 +0000 http://actblogger.com/2007/06/28/mustask/#comment-195 A question about managing an ACT database. I have separate offices and I'm considering putting a copy of our prospect database on a server at each site. Can these ACT databases be set to sync back up so they match each day after users on both ends have been entering data? A question about managing an ACT database. I have separate offices and I’m considering putting a copy of our prospect database on a server at each site. Can these ACT databases be set to sync back up so they match each day after users on both ends have been entering data?

]]> By: Travis http://www.actasap.net/mustask/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Travis Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:16:44 +0000 http://actblogger.com/2007/06/28/mustask/#comment-192 Joe- I'm glad you found the post helpful. One think I didn't mention, that others have brought to my attention is "comfort level". What do I mean? Well, as it stands now ACT 6 and older are no longer supported by Sage, and ACT 2005 is soon to follow. What this means is they no longer provide tech support for the product should someone have a problem (install, compatibility issues, or database integrity problems). It is generally understood that a software company cannot afford to continue to support products that are aged (and 4 new releases have come since then). The question then becomes is one "comfortable" with that? I'm not a big fan of scare tactics, I don't even like to "be sold." So I don't want to come across that way with you either. This policy by Sage can be perceived that way. Rather, if an offer is time or quantity limited, just give me ample space to make a decision, and I'm ok with it. Most (not all) decisions in business should be made fairly quickly anyway. In the case of running unsupported software, I'm not comfortable with that, not for tools to run a viable business with. So I think you need to move to something supported (ACT or otherwise) at some point. So... 1.) Determine how long you want to run unsupported. ('comfort' factor) 2.) Start shopping for an alternative to what you have currently. 3.) Put a plan of action together to implement a solution within your comfortable timeframe. Thoughts? -Travis Joe-

I’m glad you found the post helpful. One think I didn’t mention, that others have brought to my attention is “comfort level”. What do I mean? Well, as it stands now ACT 6 and older are no longer supported by Sage, and ACT 2005 is soon to follow. What this means is they no longer provide tech support for the product should someone have a problem (install, compatibility issues, or database integrity problems).

It is generally understood that a software company cannot afford to continue to support products that are aged (and 4 new releases have come since then). The question then becomes is one “comfortable” with that?

I’m not a big fan of scare tactics, I don’t even like to “be sold.” So I don’t want to come across that way with you either. This policy by Sage can be perceived that way. Rather, if an offer is time or quantity limited, just give me ample space to make a decision, and I’m ok with it. Most (not all) decisions in business should be made fairly quickly anyway.

In the case of running unsupported software, I’m not comfortable with that, not for tools to run a viable business with. So I think you need to move to something supported (ACT or otherwise) at some point. So…
1.) Determine how long you want to run unsupported. (‘comfort’ factor)
2.) Start shopping for an alternative to what you have currently.
3.) Put a plan of action together to implement a solution within your comfortable timeframe.

Thoughts?

-Travis

]]> By: Joe Fallon http://www.actasap.net/mustask/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Joe Fallon Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:33:40 +0000 http://actblogger.com/2007/06/28/mustask/#comment-193 Hi, I'm still using ver. 2000, because in answering the above questions I could not find a good enough reason to migrate up. I'm using a standalone database, WinFax, and Outlook 2000 with Office 2000. It all works for me and I get the job done. Oh, I also use Pinpoint Marketing Tools and letters. I found in answering the above questions that I would be less productive, so I'm using older software that works. Yes, I'm also using older computers and that may become an issue, but I can always wipe the hard drive and install XP on a new machine if need be. New does not mean better! Hi, I’m still using ver. 2000, because in answering the above questions I could not find a good enough reason to migrate up. I’m using a standalone database, WinFax, and Outlook 2000 with Office 2000. It all works for me and I get the job done. Oh, I also use Pinpoint Marketing Tools and letters. I found in answering the above questions that I would be less productive, so I’m using older software that works. Yes, I’m also using older computers and that may become an issue, but I can always wipe the hard drive and install XP on a new machine if need be.
New does not mean better!

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