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General Software Discussion / flat file - with option to go to database - expense ledger
« on: March 01, 2021, 02:28 PM »
Greetings.

RIght now I am creating an expense ledger, needs a few fields like project, account, amt, date, note, with the ability to total. Maybe it will expand to link to external 'files'.  This could be a Windows program like Listpro, GS-Base, Filemaker, etc.  Or online like Airtable.  Or bring your own server like MYSQL programs.

There are various levels where this can be done. 

Zoho Creator even has an expense ledger template, and you probably can go fairly far free. So far I enjoy it the most, as simplest to run and go.

Correction:  It is AIRTABLE that has a nice starting Expense Ledger.

Your thoughts?

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General Software Discussion / desktop pubishing tools and comparisons
« on: August 30, 2020, 06:29 AM »
Hi,

Windows 10
For a new house-flip business (and maybe for publishing on some Bible issues) we are back to desktop publishing. In the flip business I want to do stuff like add one page for each house that we buy, or make a bid. Showing stuff from Zillow, my own pic, and some added text.

Serif PagePlus is end of life.  Microsoft Publisher has the name Microsoft. Scribus might be too arcane for my use.  Maybe Broderbund from antiquity is still in the mix for simple stuff?

What do you use and like? Microsoft Publisher? Adobe InDesign? I'll register a good one.
Which ones were just too frustrating?


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Six review sites helped with the options

G2
https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing

technical ustad
https://technicalustad.com/best-indesign-alternatives/

TechRadar
https://www.techradar.com/best/best-dtp-software

TrustRadius
https://www.trustradius.com/desktop-publishing

Pagination 
https://pagination.com/desktop-publishing-software/

creative bloq
https://www.creativebloq.com/features/indesign-alternatives

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I've tried to add helpful information below.

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             LAYING OUT THE OPTIONS

Adobe InDesign CS6 c. 2012  (desktop)- free trial -
Online starts $20/mo - Adobe abandoned the idea of standalone app
How To Purchase Adobe Photoshop CS6 (no Creative Cloud subscription)
https://www.patchesoft.com/how-to-purchase-adobe-photoshop-cs6-no-creative-cloud-subscription
" you can still contact the Adobe Support Staff, usually via Live Chat, and they can process a payment for you for a full one-time purchase for CS6"
This all looks difficult and unlikely today, or $$$

CorelDraw - 15 day trial - designed as graphics design - Essentials 129 - Standard is 269
https://www.coreldraw.com/en/special-offers/?topNav=en

  freeware - open source
Scribus - "open source desktop publishing"
https://www.scribus.net/

LibreOffice Draw and Writer - Writer designed as Word Processor (desktop publishing is add-on features)
https://www.libreoffice.org/discover/writer/

  low-end - desktop under $100-150 for full-feature permanent license

Affinity Publisher - Serif - $49 - 30 day trial
https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/
savvy Mac users generally praise Affinity Designer (sister program), pan Microsoft Publisher
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/affinity-designer-is-so-good-its-ridiculous.2103034/

Microsoft Publisher 2019- "only gets security and bug fix updates"
Yes, there is Publisher 2019. Here's how to find it
https://office-watch.com/2019/yes-there-is-publisher-2019-heres-how-to-find-it/
Microsoft - $139
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/p/publisher/cfq7ttc0k7c3?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Publisher 2016 is possible - maybe about $60 - have to check the various spots, here is one
https://www.softwaresmax.com/tech/all-categories/office-2016/offfice-2016-professional.html

Viva Designer -$139  "desktop and web" "typesetting and layout"
http://www.viva.us/en/products/desktop-publishing/vivadesigner-desktop-version/download

Xara Page & Layout Designer 11, $90 - also has online, also has Designer Pro X
https://www.magix.com/us/photo-graphic/page-layout-designer/

Pagestream $100 - Pro $150 - no updates since at best 2014
https://pagestream.org/

Bruderbund Print Shop - Deluxe $49 - Pro $100
http://www.printshop.com/about-the-print-shop/which-version-is-right-for-you.aspx

Spring Publisher - Pro is $23
http://www.springpublisher.com/

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Lucidpress - online web-based only
Mac - Swift Publisher

QuarkXpress $400 - yearly? "graphic design and page layout software "

Pagination - cloud based - $550/year

Canva - browser online free is limited $10/mo - more a graphics design program

LaTex
skipping infographic software

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Thanks!
 

 

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General Software Discussion / sluggish Win 7 and 10 upgraded to hot Win 10 - transfer automatic or by hand?
« on: March 09, 2020, 09:00 AM »
My biz partner in Oro Valley is saying goodbye to a couple of older puters, hopefully he can reinstall the OS (good to keep images) but their value is minimal anyway, a few years old, maybe one is 7, one is 10.

Two new HP i5 puters with SSD being installed, one from Craigslist, one from Best Bay (open box, big savings). Total cost $950.

So how does he get the new puters loaded with his biz stuff?

1) some automated way from Windows

2) simply reinstall the programs, and bring over any necessary data by hand (I usually use a USB backup or DriveHQ as the intermediary)

3) some other way.

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He is concerned about the time involved in (2), but that is generally my recommended way.  Then I can reconsider each program, and not bring over junkaroony (programs, registry entries, etc.

Your thoughts?

Steven
Dutchess Valley< NY

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General Software Discussion / Thin-print - nice simple free iPad to PC printer utility
« on: January 10, 2020, 04:06 PM »
I tried one called Thin-Print from Cortado Mobile Solutions.

Simple free App install.  Two little installs on the Windows 10 (the second is a connector.)

Tried it out, worked perfectly. Printed from the picture roll.

Yes, there are tons of alternatives, maybe more sophisticated, but sometimes they are frustrating.  This was very pleasant.
eprint, google cloud print, HP Smart, Readdle or others. Some cost money, some are vanishing.  I do plan to try HP Smart.

Share your favorite method.

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Living Room / where to buy a new puter? some style and spec issues
« on: November 20, 2019, 05:26 AM »
My main PC should be reasonably fast, used for business, Bible research, daily this and that.
It should have robust memory and related stacks for many browsers (yes, Onetab) and programs open.
No gaming, but lots of multi-tasking.
No laptop.

Windows 10 Pro (alternatives that will run my Windows programs well?  Windows 7??)
256 SSD (maybe 512)
1 Terabyte Disk is nice, but not necessity - maybe simply 512 SSD es suficiente
16 GB memory
Speedy Gonzalex processor and decent Graphics
chips are complex, since you have the i5 i7 i9, and various models, and AMD - this will probably be i7

It looks like the Dell Refurbs, and some HP are good deals through:

PC Mag
New Egg
Overstock (good variety)
Dell (if real special)

I also might want to check the good old PowerSpecs from Microcenter.
Probably pass on TigerDirect, Amazon, Ebay

Do you get a 3-year warranty for $50 ?  True, these are not printers, not much goes wrong.

The SFF, Mini, Tower, etc questions is a puzzle. I don't mind the Tower for long-term expansion and simplicity. If I have an SFF I could take it on a trip. I have one that is a few years old, Lenovo, maybe that is the one I would take.

Spiceworks good conversation in 2018, note the HP Mini got a solid nod
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/2148106-dell-mini-tower-vs-small-form-factor-hardware-fixes-pros-and-cons

It looks like I want to spend $400-500 on the Black Friday specials, although if there was a reason I would go more. Gaming stuff is often in the 700-1000 range, but that has its own graphics specialties.

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And do I want a separate Linux box for fun and play?  I do have a real old one, about 5+ years old. I probably should play with that one first (cost about $25, Craigslist)

Tablets - got my iPad  as the main one. Pretty happy there, know how to buy on Craigslist when needed.  Generally people want too much on Craigslist, but since Apple does not discount much, that is an exception. In the Android world, I am always wondering about playing with something like the Google Pixel, but the Apple iPad seems sufficient. Smooth.

Chromebook - a 4GB one for $100, new or refurb, might make sense. Maybe take in car. There are times where it might be more appropriate than the Tablet.

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Your thoughts!

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