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Hello, folks:

I have been working with the basic download of Amazing Charts for about six weeks now, and plan to go live in a few weeks. I am getting the database from my old billing system converted into an AC database and I hope to have that done next week. We're installing a wireless router for my laptop, and I'm thinking about going ahead and getting a little server for the network. I know computers, but a lot of this network stuff is new to me.

My question is: at what point should I think about trying out the beta versions? Would I be biting off more than I can chew at this point?

Brian

To me, it is never such a big deal with the beta versions. There are usually only a few things added so the code is mainly the same. If concerned, run it on just one computer.

Cheers!

I have been reading alot of talk about "beta" versions, within different topics. Would someone explain what this means in reference to the AC software (simple language please). I am still in "trial" and I thought that there was only one software product--AC EMR. Peggy

Peggy,

The Beta Testing versions are really for experienced users who both want to see what may be in the next version, and who can put up with an occasional bug here or there as things are being created, debugged, and tweaked. If you're new and starting a practice, stick with the released version.

That being said, if you WANT to play with the early test version of Amazing Charts, I can assure you that the "core functionality" - the nuts and bolts which we use to get our work out the door - is solid in the current beta test version.

Regards,

V.

Peggy, Beta is a term used in general concerning software. It is a kind of "pre-release" of a software (and sometimes hardware--like a high-speed copier), where the software is sent to certain customers that essentially help debug and recommend minor improvements before the actual release of the software for sale.

Since I've been using AC beta versions, they tend to be very good. The betas that I've seen from AC don't "break" things that are already working and accepted-- AC apparently is pretty good at "alpha" testing the software.


Beta software is generally used by experienced and loyal customers that know what they are getting into with a beta and generally wont hold it against the manufacturer if it doesnt work quite as advertised.

If you are new to AC and/or just starting up, you should not use a beta version of the software.

Isn't there a change in the End User License Agreement on the latest beta? When I bought AC, there was a one time user fee. I thought that someone somewhere mentioned that the new EULA on a beta version includes a declaration about needing to purchase the license each year. Or did I make this up in one of my bad dreams?