Accounting packages

[Prof. Jerry Place]

Bradley:

   Sam's is selling a HP system with a 1.4 GHz processor, 80 Gb IDE
disk, CD/RW, 19'' monitor for about $2400.  $10K for a system these days
indicates that it must be quite powerful -- perhaps a multi-processor
with SCSI Raid, etc., however, HP makes great gear.

   $20-25K for an accounting package also seems quite high but it
depends on whether what you're getting.

   Is this to be a data server, application server or both and how many
concurrent clients must be supported?  If you'd present a little more
information, perhaps we could give you a little better evaluation.

					Regards,

					-- Jerry Place
					-- CSTP

On Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Bradley Miller wrote:

> We're looking for a new accounting system for our main company.  
> Right now they're using TechGAP software.  Unfortunately the SCO
> Unix box is dieing a slow, painful death (P166 new in 1996) and the
> vendor is wanting to rake us over the coals.  Does $10K for a Compaq
> sound right?  What about $20-25K for an accounting package?
> 
> We're interested in any *nix systems that are fairly industrial
> strength. We need shipping, accounting, billing, etc...  and web
> reporting would be great.
> 
> -- Bradley Miller