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HVAC Office Software: Don Ocean 10-09-2008
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Posted by Don Ocean on October 9, 2008, 7:44 pm



Someone recently was looking for Office Software. I found an add in
todays "Air Conditioning Today" paper out of New Braunsfels, Texas.

The add advertises a free, never to be expired software. You are not
required to buy anything. But you may want to pay for upgrades in the
future. For particulars go to:

www.quantrac.com

I don't know anything about this software and don't know where these
folks are located and no! I don't have a dog in this fight. Just hope
its helpful to those in need of this stuff. I would guess that it is
ready for instant download and more then likely you get on their spam
list. The name of the Program is *HVAC Office 9.0 Superlite* and
apparently you also get 1 year of free support/training.

Posted by =?ISO-8859-15?Q?Tekkie=AE?= on October 9, 2008, 9:25 pm


Don Ocean posted for all of us...

>
> Someone recently was looking for Office Software. I found an add in
> todays "Air Conditioning Today" paper out of New Braunsfels, Texas.
>
> The add advertises a free, never to be expired software. You are not
> required to buy anything. But you may want to pay for upgrades in the
> future. For particulars go to:
>
> www.quantrac.com
>
> I don't know anything about this software and don't know where these
> folks are located and no! I don't have a dog in this fight. Just hope
> its helpful to those in need of this stuff. I would guess that it is
> ready for instant download and more then likely you get on their spam
> list. The name of the Program is *HVAC Office 9.0 Superlite* and
> apparently you also get 1 year of free support/training.
>
I read this and shake my head... THe regulars in here know what it takes to
run a business. Someone comes in and asks for advice and told (rightly or
wrongly) to leave. Now the same business people want free software! Does
anyone here see the contradiction besides me? In fact, a regular here is a
software developer. How long would he survive if he gave his product away
free? I am not talking public domain here.
--
Tekkie GRIP = Get Rid of Incumbent Politicians

Posted by Don Ocean on October 10, 2008, 4:37 am


Tekkie® wrote:
> Don Ocean posted for all of us...
>
>> Someone recently was looking for Office Software. I found an add in
>> todays "Air Conditioning Today" paper out of New Braunsfels, Texas.
>> The add advertises a free, never to be expired software. You are not
>> required to buy anything. But you may want to pay for upgrades in the
>> future. For particulars go to:
>> www.quantrac.com
>> I don't know anything about this software and don't know where these
>> folks are located and no! I don't have a dog in this fight. Just hope
>> its helpful to those in need of this stuff. I would guess that it is
>> ready for instant download and more then likely you get on their spam
>> list. The name of the Program is *HVAC Office 9.0 Superlite* and
>> apparently you also get 1 year of free support/training.
> I read this and shake my head... THe regulars in here know what it takes to
> run a business. Someone comes in and asks for advice and told (rightly or
> wrongly) to leave. Now the same business people want free software! Does
> anyone here see the contradiction besides me? In fact, a regular here is a
> software developer. How long would he survive if he gave his product away
> free? I am not talking public domain here.

There is a hook in everything. Even Paul would appreciate a buck or two
to his favorite pet charity for his software. I personally have tried
demo's of lots of wares. I buy the stuff I like. Hell, I even bought
some from Paul once. The add for this was in our own News bulletins,
thus it was aimed at our industry. Is this any different then a free
lunch to suck us in..to listen to some sales pitch? Believe me.. If you
glom onto this software, there will be a hook somewhere. You pay one way
or another. Nothing Ventured, Nothing gained. GM stock is down to $5
from $40 a share. You think in a week or two it might be free? ;-p

Posted by Bubba on October 10, 2008, 7:33 am



>Don Ocean posted for all of us...
>>
>> Someone recently was looking for Office Software. I found an add in
>> todays "Air Conditioning Today" paper out of New Braunsfels, Texas.
>>
>> The add advertises a free, never to be expired software. You are not
>> required to buy anything. But you may want to pay for upgrades in the
>> future. For particulars go to:
>>
>> www.quantrac.com
>>
>> I don't know anything about this software and don't know where these
>> folks are located and no! I don't have a dog in this fight. Just hope
>> its helpful to those in need of this stuff. I would guess that it is
>> ready for instant download and more then likely you get on their spam
>> list. The name of the Program is *HVAC Office 9.0 Superlite* and
>> apparently you also get 1 year of free support/training.
>>
>I read this and shake my head... THe regulars in here know what it takes to
>run a business. Someone comes in and asks for advice and told (rightly or
>wrongly) to leave. Now the same business people want free software! Does
>anyone here see the contradiction besides me? In fact, a regular here is a
>software developer. How long would he survive if he gave his product away
>free? I am not talking public domain here.

Tekkie,
It was me asking for business software. I was not asking for free
software. I was asking what the hvac regulars might be using as I dont
like what I have and I dont want a $5000 or $10,000 software CD. I
appreciate what Don found but as you read through it you will find
that it will only entice you. It wont serve what you need. Look at the
price page. Its way into the $$ thousands for this full blown
software. The free version (which wont serve a true company's needs)
even adds $15 bucks just to ship it. Im looking for something more
affordable for the smaller hvac company. You wont need to shake your
head for software companies on account of an ad like this one.
Thanks,
Bubba

Posted by =?ISO-8859-15?Q?Tekkie=AE?= on October 10, 2008, 9:47 pm


Bubba posted for all of us...

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> >Don Ocean posted for all of us...
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> >free? I am not talking public domain here.
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> Tekkie,
> It was me asking for business software. I was not asking for free
> software. I was asking what the hvac regulars might be using as I dont
> like what I have and I dont want a $5000 or $10,000 software CD. I
> appreciate what Don found but as you read through it you will find
> that it will only entice you. It wont serve what you need. Look at the
> price page. Its way into the $$ thousands for this full blown
> software. The free version (which wont serve a true company's needs)
> even adds $15 bucks just to ship it. Im looking for something more
> affordable for the smaller hvac company. You wont need to shake your
> head for software companies on account of an ad like this one.
> Thanks,
> Bubba
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the first year was free and didn't even have an idea who posted what and=20
understand your predicament. I am battling right now to get some answers f=
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software we spent BIG bucks on. I apologize and thanks for the gentle=20
treatment.
--=20
Tekkie - I approve this advertisement/statement/utterance.

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