[UCIMC-Tech] [Imc-bookkeeper] Finance computer state
Mike Lehman
rebelmike at earthlink.net
Sat Jul 17 20:32:38 CDT 2010
So long as it is a legit expense re the AC supplies budget line, I
support the expenditure for software. I'm actually surprised that we've
limped along this long without spending some $$ on our very long in
tooth hardware.
Speaking of that, I'd be somewhat cautious about the upgrade to MS7
unless the hardware is going to support it. Are we sure it's worth
investing in the same box we're currently using?
Mike Lehman
On 7/17/2010 6:00 PM, Chris Ritzo wrote:
> What's the procedure for ordering/payment using the fund you mentioned
> Joy? Are you wanting to spend all $500 on this?
>
> Brian, a few more questions...
> - Will Windows 7 allow for multiple users to log in remotely?
> - Why three Quickbooks licenses?
> - Do we have any hardware that could go to upgrade/replace this
> machine? Specifically, I think a new hard drive might be in order.
> - I'd like us to run some diagnostics on the drive after the data is backed up.
>
> Here's the pricing: Can someone weigh in on authorizing this amount
> from the Americorps "office supplies" line item?
>
>> Windows 7 Pro: $257.54
>> QuickBooks: $45 / $99 (TechSoup)
>> MS Office Standard 2010: $24 (TechSoup)
>>
> new hard drive... ~100.00
>
> Sub Total: $426.54 / $480.54
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Brian Duggan<bcdugga at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Joy,
>>
>> It's good that Jason got a backup of the Quickbooks files. I haven't had
>> much luck getting a good clone of the finance computer's disk. I'm still
>> working on it, though, and I haven't tried everything yet.
>>
>> We should start ordering the necessary software immediately. What I'm
>> hearing we need is a copy of Windows, QuickBooks, and MS Office.
>>
>> Windows 7 Pro: $257.54
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-FQC-00129-Windows-7-Professional/dp/B002DHLVII/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1279401727&sr=8-2
>>
>> QuickBooks from TechSoup: $45 for 1 license or $99 for 3 licenses
>>
>> MS Office Standard 2010 from TechSoup: $24
>>
>> The finance computer meets the minimum RAM requirements for Windows 7
>> Pro. I'm not sure if it's possible to upgrade yet.
>>
>> I'll keep you posted.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Brian
>>
>> On 7/17/10 10:56 AM, JOY wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Brian,
>>>
>>> Jason was able to back Quickbooks up to an external travel drive so we
>>> have the most recent backup possible. YES!
>>>
>>> There is little need for me to come into the office until I have a
>>> functioning computer so if you would just let me know when I'm up and
>>> running I will get to work! If you have any questions, my cell is
>>> 217.840.3081.
>>>
>>> Thanks for all your help Brian and Tech group!
>>>
>>> Joy
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 5:19 PM, JOY<imcbooks at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Brian,
>>>
>>> Thanks so much for troubleshooting!!! It is unfortunate that it
>>> worked fine and then out of the blue, quit functioning, but that has
>>> been my experience with windows...
>>>
>>> If you want me to function, I will need ms office and excel, along
>>> with quickbooks. Open office will not do. I cannot emphasize that
>>> enough. It is not open for discussion.
>>>
>>> As a Mac user, I do not personally own the license to any of these
>>> current applications for windows. I own an older version but most
>>> folks send files in the newer version that cannot be opened with the
>>> older version. Can the copy that is currently on the computer be
>>> reinstalled on the new hard drive?
>>>
>>> It is possible that Jason may have the Quickbooks disc, and would
>>> need to locate that, but it has been removed from the finance
>>> office. JASON WOULD NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT HE HAS THE MOST CURRENT
>>> BACKUP OF QB AND I THINK HE DID THAT LAST NIGHT BUT I WOULD WANT TO
>>> CALL HIM BEFORE YOU BEGIN DOING ANYTHING!!!
>>>
>>> It may be time to buckle down and purchase this software if we don't
>>> have it on hand any more. How about through tech soup? Their new
>>> ordering year just started July 1 so we should be able to purchase 4
>>> items, I think is how that works... Or we could use funds from the
>>> Americorp grant, which includes $500 for office supplies.
>>>
>>> Fellow Financiers, please chime in...
>>>
>>> Joy
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Brian Duggan<bcdugga at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:bcdugga at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> There are several indicators that the hard disk in the finance
>>> computer
>>> is dying.
>>>
>>> The bad news is that the backup software was in a 99% configured
>>> state,
>>> and no backups were actually occurring.
>>>
>>> The good news is that we can still read the disk fine for now. A few
>>> hours ago I started a local backup to a large, external USB hard
>>> disk.
>>> This process is going very slowly and won't be complete for another
>>> couple hours or so.
>>>
>>> The ideal solution would be to replace the disk once this process is
>>> complete, reinstall Windows and QuickBooks, then restore the
>>> finance data.
>>>
>>> In order to do this, we need a few things:
>>>
>>> What are the essential applications on the finance computer besides
>>> QuickBooks? Is MS Office absolutely necessary? Would OpenOffice
>>> do? Others?
>>>
>>> For the applications that are necessary, which do you, Joy or Jason,
>>> have licensed copies of? This includes the CD and any associated
>>> license
>>> key.
>>>
>>> After we've backed up the finance data and obtained copies of
>>> all the
>>> necessary software, we can begin rebuilding the finance computer.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> --
>>> Brian Duggan
>>> Technical Projects Developer
>>> UC Independent Media Center
>>> http://www.ucimc.org | 309 310 7026
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Joy Davis
>>> UCIMC Office Manager
>>> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>>> Urbana, IL 61801
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com<mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>
>>> 217.344.8820
>>> www.ucimc.org<http://www.ucimc.org>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Joy Davis
>>> UCIMC Office Manager
>>> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>>> Urbana, IL 61801
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com<mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com>
>>> 217.344.8820
>>> www.ucimc.org<http://www.ucimc.org>
>>>
>> --
>> Brian Duggan
>> Technical Projects Developer
>> UC Independent Media Center
>> http://www.ucimc.org | 309 310 7026
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