Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software
rockysmolin at bchacc.com
Sat Nov 24 13:27:57 CST 2007
Orangevale is about 500 miles north - near Sacramento. We're just North of San Diego, about 35 miles from the Mexico border Rocky -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of max.wanadoo at gmail.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:02 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] SendObject Attachments >> Piece of cake. Yes it is, probably sounds more complicated than it actually is. Probably a day's work for the lot. I would love to take up your offer, but it is a long drive from England! My son is currently in Orangevale, CA. Is that anywhere near you? Would be great to see him and drop in on you. Max Ps. You don't have to answer the email calls 24/7, just during office hours. Pps. 1. Abyss is such a doddle to set up. Complete with firewall etc 2. Domain set up is done by ISP, just connect to it. They will give you the parameters. Just leave you PC online 24/7 if you offer web pages, otherwise scratch Abyss. You can collect any error emails via a mailbox on the ISP. 3. Access you already know. Do it Rocky - be the first kid on the block to offer this service! -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 6:23 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] SendObject Attachments Piece of cake. Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by, and hook that up for me, will you? Weather's great, accommodations reasonable (ask Martin). Actually, it sounds like a good idea. But more responsibility (24/7) than I think I want. I'm a lone ranger, here. Rocky Smolin Not When The Surf's Up Software Company Del Mar, California -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of max.wanadoo at gmail.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 9:32 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] SendObject Attachments Well Rocky, As an alternative why not buy a client-domain and host it with a low-cost ISP (minimum costs these days)* then give your clients the ability to send emails from within your Access package (using CDO - no email client required). You can then build in all the paramaters into your package with zero installation overheads (you control all the values necessary). You could sell this to them as "Added-Value" with/without an price. The activation key could be part of the Licence Code. When turned on, they can use it, otherwise not (nice little popup inviting them to upgrade) You could also have client-specific web pages for each client. Get them to sign up to a no-spam clause and drop them from the "approved list" if they break this. Enhancement could be a unique selling point! Max * or host the domain with your own PC if it has permanent internet connection. Traffic would be low and easily within the capabilities of a standard PC. I use Abyss (v1 is free, v2 is lowcost). Ps. You can also automat the sending of error driven emails direct to your computers from theirs. Imagine their surprise when you call them the next day and say "I see you had a problem, here is the solution". -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 3:20 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] SendObject Attachments I like it. I wouldn't distribute it to a lot of users, however. In my manufacturing system the installation is dead simple. First instruction -Create a folder C:\E-Z-MRP. 50% of the users were stumped. That's when I switched to Wise/Sagekey. But for one-off installations it looks like a better approach. Rocky -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.5/1148 - Release Date: 11/23/2007 7:39 PM -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.5/1148 - Release Date: 11/23/2007 7:39 PM