Msg: 2508 *Conference*
04-29-92 01:56:30
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : RUSSELL F. BAKER
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #2507 (BAR CODE SOFTWARE)
That's what I figured you wanted to do. I'll be honest with you. Using Model 100's for the application you've described will drive you insane. You've briefly described a multi-user, database application similar to that developed by Input Optics in Mountain View, CA, for the dental business. May I suggest that, before you leap into Model 100 computing, you refine your application-vision by looking at similar applications operating in dissimilar operations. The time you take will be well worth it. I suggest that you call Larry Faber, President of Input Optics and ask him about Modi; the name of their system. Frankly, with some adaptation, Modi might be what you're looking for; or at least it will provide useful ideas. Larry's number is 415 969 3108. Simply tell Larry that you spoke with me, Richard Hanson. Larry knows me through both my wife, Paula--she runs a Modi system in Berkeley for Dr. Robert Fenske--and through my staff training of his company many years ago. Another idea would be to get a copy of Byte Magazine at your local book store. In the back pages are companies advertising bar code systems for office management. Call a few of those and ask for details. Bar code operations on some of these new systems is light years ahead of Model 100 bar code operations. Don't get me wrong. I like the Model 100 and all the simple things it does. It's a great little computer with lots of potential. I'm simply saying that I think you need to look at more complex configurations for the dynamics of the application you've outlined. Your Model 100, however, will fit into other parts of your personal operations just fine. -Rick-