I\'m so over Sunlync! - Page 2

engfant · 04-06-2005, 12:17 PM

computer programs are for chumps with bad memories. file system is the only way.

SwedaGuy · 04-06-2005, 12:32 PM

I don't think I'll ever abandon the cards myself, but the program I'm writing is designed to print them for me...

Mike B · 04-08-2005, 05:35 PM

Engfant...Please assure me that you are smarter than that comment makes you appear!

avanti · 04-12-2005, 08:26 PM

we had the same problem with the timer and sunlinc was very helpfull in trouble shooting the system to find out why.....when everything checked out they asked how long the usb cord was and sure enough it worked perfectly once we put the shortest usb cord we could find.

SwedaGuy · 04-12-2005, 11:21 PM

Unless you were using a 60 foot USB cable, the length should be irrelevant...

eurotanslo · 04-12-2005, 11:59 PM

Swedaguy... i'm happy with the software i'm using right now, but i'd love to hear more about what you've come up with... my partner in crime has many ideas for changes, but he's a software engineer so i'm the one working with the customers at the salon, he's a behind the scenes kinda guy... 'course we've only owned the salon for two weeks... though i've tanned there 9 years and worked there for 4 years... anywho, we use sunease now (dos version)

SwedaGuy · 04-13-2005, 02:20 AM

What do you think of the Sunease? I tried to buy it, but working with Hap was a circus...I never could get a copy that would install right. Of course, he kept trying to convince me that I wanted the windoze version, and I kept telling him that it would be a cold day in ****...and he didn't seem thrilled that his pride and joy (the win stuff) didn't interest me in the least. So, I'm still running a card system...

The problem I'm finding is that the programs I've seen for tanning salons are great for tanning-specific functions, but sadly lacking in basic retail, inventory and accounting functions.

It's funny, I also have a partner who writes custom software applications. We own a retail systems business next door to the salon. I've been dealing with POS and cash registers for quite some time now, so as you can imagine, I've seen some of the best and have very high standards. So much of the software available today is just plain junk...so, we're working on something better...

It will take some time, but we feel that my background in proprietary systems can yield something more cost effective (not to mention reliable) than the current offerings...

CentralVA · 05-07-2005, 10:41 PM

did i hear someone say "hap" and "circus"?

SwedaGuy · 05-08-2005, 01:49 PM

Ya, they kind of go together, don't they? That whole "Love and Marriage/Horse and Carriage" thing...

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SwedaGuy Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Sep 3 2004 Posts: 777 Rep Power: 0	I don't think I'll ever abandon the cards myself, but the program I'm writing is designed to print them for me...

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Mike B Join Date: Jun 5 2001 Location: California Posts: 85 Rep Power: 0	Engfant...Please assure me that you are smarter than that comment makes you appear!

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avanti Join Date: Apr 18 2003 Location: MA Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	we had the same problem with the timer and sunlinc was very helpfull in trouble shooting the system to find out why.....when everything checked out they asked how long the usb cord was and sure enough it worked perfectly once we put the shortest usb cord we could find.

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SwedaGuy Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Sep 3 2004 Posts: 777 Rep Power: 0	Unless you were using a 60 foot USB cable, the length should be irrelevant...

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eurotanslo Join Date: Apr 8 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Swedaguy... i'm happy with the software i'm using right now, but i'd love to hear more about what you've come up with... my partner in crime has many ideas for changes, but he's a software engineer so i'm the one working with the customers at the salon, he's a behind the scenes kinda guy... 'course we've only owned the salon for two weeks... though i've tanned there 9 years and worked there for 4 years... anywho, we use sunease now (dos version)

04-13-2005, 02:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
SwedaGuy Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Sep 3 2004 Posts: 777 Rep Power: 0	What do you think of the Sunease? I tried to buy it, but working with Hap was a circus...I never could get a copy that would install right. Of course, he kept trying to convince me that I wanted the windoze version, and I kept telling him that it would be a cold day in ****...and he didn't seem thrilled that his pride and joy (the win stuff) didn't interest me in the least. So, I'm still running a card system... The problem I'm finding is that the programs I've seen for tanning salons are great for tanning-specific functions, but sadly lacking in basic retail, inventory and accounting functions. It's funny, I also have a partner who writes custom software applications. We own a retail systems business next door to the salon. I've been dealing with POS and cash registers for quite some time now, so as you can imagine, I've seen some of the best and have very high standards. So much of the software available today is just plain junk...so, we're working on something better... It will take some time, but we feel that my background in proprietary systems can yield something more cost effective (not to mention reliable) than the current offerings...

05-07-2005, 10:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
CentralVA Join Date: Jun 7 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 462 Rep Power: 5	did i hear someone say "hap" and "circus"?

05-08-2005, 01:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
SwedaGuy Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Sep 3 2004 Posts: 777 Rep Power: 0	Ya, they kind of go together, don't they? That whole "Love and Marriage/Horse and Carriage" thing...

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