This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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John, When you convert from QuickBooks for DOS to Windows QuickBooks, the program and data will at least double in size. The QuickBooks for Windows program has more options and features then the DOS version, therefore you will see an increase in the amount of hard drive being used. Holly,…
QB DOS->Win Bulge
Message #86830
I just upgraded from QuickBooks for DOS to Windows. Data point for all DOS afficianados: my old \QBOOKS directory tree consumed about 5 megs of hard disk, the new \QBOOKSW directory takes up 15 meg with the converted data files.
Randy, It is my understanding the MOST non-profit organizations don't need equity accounts. Both versions of QuickBooks have them. I went to the school that dictates keeping things simple. Like the person said, "What are your needs? If you just need to keep track of where the money came from…
I live to serve, Jack. Let me know if I can help further. Allen
merge QB2, QP3 data loss
Message #78728
Help… I am using Quickbooks Ver2 for DOS and Quickpay Ver3 for DOS. I had one person entering payroll data in one copy and another person entering customer data in another copy. I did a merge by following the instructions from 5517.TXT. The resultant company (c) does not have any…
>> There is no need for you to continue to express your obvious bias towards MS. > But since you seem to want to divert from the issue, my guess is that you have never even used OS/2.
Hello again Allen, >> It is probably safe to assume that EVERY invoice you do is associated >> with the "Business" project. Yes? You're right on the money, as it were. >>.. invoices will fall into a group of transactions that have an >> "Unspecified" project. OIC. Provided I pay…
Shannon, There is no need for you to continue to express your obvious bias towards MS. Rather than attacking what you think we are thinking (in which you are erroneous, by the way), why don't you contribute something more substantial, and that deals with the issue being discussed. But since…
>> I don't think so. When one company begins to dominate in ALL the computer world (and MS is big enough to encroach into so many areas – and is actually doing it), *everyone* loses, not just OS/2ers.
John, >> I am about to set-up an accounting system for a non-profit >> organization. Would Quickbooks, or Quicken, be the better choice. This all depends on what you have to get done. I use QBW. I'd say it's about a 50-50 split on the messages I've been involved with.…
#Non-profit
Message #78424
I am about to set-up an accounting system for a non-profit organization. Would Quickbooks, or Quicken, be the better choice.
Jim, >> 1. Which program does it better. I'd say they were equal. >> 2. anyway to integrate quickpay to assign employee hours to specific >> jobs Not easily. This has been suggested alot, and I'd encourage you to post the suggestion in Section 14. You can do it manually…
#job cost
Message #78401
I'm trying to determine the capabilities of qb/dos and / or qb/win to handle some level of job costing tracking as it relates to employees and payroll. 1. Which program does it better. 2. anyway to integrate quickpay to assign employee hours to specific jobs 3. any suggestions appreciated !!
SOMEONE at Intuit will recommend NOT automatically upgrading to windows. ME. That is not an across the board statement. SOME users may benefit GREATLY by upgrading to windows. Some may Not. The Windows version is not for everyone. Some people can not get comfortable with Windows no matter what. There…
Jack, The No earthly power is going to keep the project box from appearing on the printed invoice, so we have to take another approach. It is probably safe to assume that EVERY invoice you do is associated with the "Business" project. Yes? If that is the case, then DO…
Dave, I have no idea why it won't work under OS/2, and frankly do not wish to go through the expense of trying to find out. The fact that virtually every Windows application operates (albeit some better than others) work under Win-OS/2 and that IBM pays a fee for the…
Mr. Pitman. I do not know what the OS/2 patch "fixed" which allowed Quicken Windows to work with OS/2 did or does, but I do not believe that it was OS/2 which required "fixing!" OS/2 uses duely licensed and paid for Microsoft Windows code. Virtually all Windows applications will work…
While I thank you very much for the response to running current versions of QB and Q under OS/2, the fact remains that MS has an undisputable attitude towards non-MS platforms. And much of this comes about from the use of undocumented system calls which were one of the many…
OK, Jerry, when I read "talk to Intuit VP" and saw temporal references, I ASSumed that like other sysops do for conferences, you were announcing a CONference. It was clear as mud, but maybe it's just me! Bob.
>> Not all, just OS/2er's I don't think so. When one company begins to dominate in ALL the computer world (and MS is big enough to encroach into so many areas – and is actually doing it), *everyone* loses, not just OS/2ers. Dave – 04-Nov-94 at 11:53p EST
Holland, All you really need to do is to unclear the proper items from your checkbook register. You can do this by moving your curser to the 'C' colum for the item to be uncleared, hit delete to delete the X, then Ctrl-Enter to re-record and save your changes. The…
Not to sound like a goodie-goodie but… From what I understand QBW3 will work with os/2. I know some of the Quicken Windows products had probs with os/2 but a patch available from IBM via their BBS cured most of the problems. The patch fixed some problems with os/2 and…
Upgrade to Windows
Message #77705
Ed, Joyce is right in that I would you to upgrade to QB for Windows at some point. The general industry trend is to put more emphasis on windows products over dos for several reasons including market forces, and programming limitations of dos (such as the 640k barrier and other…
Bob, >>>The information I got last night from Intuit says "I'm writing to you now about our new Windows version of QuickBooks because of Intuit's decision not to produce any major upgrades to QuickBooks for DOS. As you may know, the DOS market is shrinking rapidly….." Spoken like Darth Vader.…
>> we'll all lose in the end.
unclearing goof
Message #77569
(Forgive the repeat, I forgot to put version info on first post.) * I correctly reconciled my Sept bank statement, then, in the middle of Oct I mistakenly marked all outstanding checks and deposits as cleared. (I was doing a practice copy to see how much the file would shrink.…
#unclearing goof
Message #77567
I correctly reconciled my Sept bank statement, then, in the middle of Oct I mistakenly marked all outstanding checks and deposits as cleared. (I was doing a practice copy to see how much the file would shrink. I _intended_ to restore the correct file after doing the practice copy, but…
I agree. And why *won't* the new version run under OS/2? I am disappointed to learn this. Too bad MS and Q are lovers now…we'll all lose in the end. Dave – 03-Nov-94 at 5:20p EST
QB Report Format
Message #77514
It's those little things that slip by. I nearly forgot about the option too! Glad I could help. Pat
info on quickbooks
Message #77285
Pat Thanks for the info Glenn
Robert, The date is from November 3 (3 November) until November 7 (7 November). The time is not applicable since Eric Dunn will be answering only those questions posted in the, "Talk 2 Intuit VP" section (section #17). After the 7th of November, the entire threads will be downloaded to…
>>>>>>Talk to Intuit VP Personal Finance, Eric Dunn, from 11/3-7 in the Talk 2 Intuit VP section (section 17)
#Merging snag
Message #77274
Hello again Allen. >> I suggest you do two things: 1.) Set up a cash account as a Current >> Asset to enter cash transactions. 2.) Set up a Project called >> "Personal" to identify the checks that you write to cover personal >> expenses. Well, I actually set up…
QBooks 2 Export Problem?
Message #77273
Dwight – When I went to export to a QIF file, I keep getting: 'Memorized list failed to retrieve items.' Esc – Cancel Enter – Continue How can I clear this? I also have a project in limbo. I deleted a project after assigning some items to it, and now…
#OS/2
Message #77217
I have been using QuickBooks (DOS) with OS/2 for over two years, no significant problems, it's one of those rare software packages, it just works as advertised and as expected. Since Microsoft acquired, and as a result of the reported incompatibilities between the most recent version of Quicken (Win) and…
#Talk 2 Intuit VP
Message #77198
Talk to Intuit VP Personal Finance, Eric Dunn, from 11/3-7 in the Talk 2 Intuit VP section (section 17). Quicken and other product questions are welcome, but due to SEC regulations, Eric can't discuss the Intuit/Microsoft announcement. Please go into the library to download press releases on new products, the…
Internal Error 38301
Message #77056
I'm getting an Internal Error 38301 when attempting to rebuild the indexes. What does this error mean? Any suggestions?
Ed — Just can't resist (easier than writing a letter to the editor!) Do you suppose anyone at Intuit will not recommend upgrading to Windows bugs or not bugs? MS owns Intuit and I'm quite annoyed that DOS is going to the dogs as far as they're concerned. I called…
#Upgrade to Windows
Message #77006
I recently received an upgrade offer for Quickbooks V# for Windows. I am currently using version 2 for DOS. Intuit does not plan on making any further upgrades to the DOS version which I have been using because of it's faster speed and reliability. I have also heard that the…
The information I got last night from Intuit says "I'm writing to you now about our new Windows version of QuickBooks because of Intuit's decision not to produce any major upgrades to QuickBooks for DOS. As you may know, the DOS market is shrinking rapidly….." Spoken like Darth Vader. I'm…
Pete, Currently there are no announcements about new versions of QB for Dos. Intuit Jim
If I understand your question properly, you are referring to the 2 line comment field at the bottom of the invoices…right? In that case, there is no way to set a default comment so it appears each time you bring a new invoice up. You could memorize a skeleton invoice…
#New Version?
Message #76806
With Quicken having all kinds of new versions coming out, any word on a new version for QuickBooks DOS?
#Invoice Message
Message #76803
In there anyway to "default" the invoice messages so the same one appears on each any every invoice generated without having to reselect it?