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    Linking 3 computers in SAME office

    What do I have to do to link together 3 computers in the SAME office? Using common data! What version of Alpha 5? What other hardware is necessary?

    Don
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    Re: Linking 3 computers in SAME office

    Don,

    Very complex questions.

    Alpha5v7 or v8 is available.
    older versions are available also that will run networked(not sure you can still get them from alpha).

    You will need the runtime version, maybe a 3 user setup.

    You need to a good local area network - faster is better

    3 good fast computers with lots of memory.

    windows 2000 or above for version 7 and 8

    I did not give you specifics on memory and speed, but your pocketbook will determine that.

    dave mason
    Dave Mason
    [email protected]
    Skype is dave.mason46

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      Re: Linking 3 computers in SAME office

      Thanks Dave,

      Sorry for delay in answering you but i was away over the weekend. I think what you told me is enuf to convince the User that they might want to seek other avenues - such as using ONE of the computers to store A5 and then PRINT reports for use by the other two people.

      Don
      Last edited by DonWalton; 03-05-2007, 07:38 PM. Reason: Spelling error

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        Re: Linking 3 computers in SAME office

        Don,

        I take it they don't want to speed it all up because of money.

        The runtime is not that expensive and most computers have 2000 or xp on them. They mostly have adequate memory to run the program(maybe not as fast). A basic network(peer to peer) cant be that much money either. If a few bucks to make things more productive is not there, then it is just not there.

        What are they using now?

        I have gone into small car lots with software they had to have and found them with 8 year old computers that they brought from home. They used the wisdom of getting a new one for home so the kids could play and bring the old one to work that had to be productive.

        I do so hope you luck with your endeavor.

        Dave
        Dave Mason
        [email protected]
        Skype is dave.mason46

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          Re: Linking 3 computers in SAME office

          Don, if it's the network part that scares you, one can be set up very inexpensively. All you need is a 5 (or so) port switch, which can be had for about $15-$20 and a few ethernet cables which are a few $each on line. then plug them all in. If they are newer computers they will have an ethernet port, if not, ethernet cards are available for around $10 each. Then once linked one computer can put a share on a directory or partition. Put the Alpha data on the shared directory and they will all be able to see it.
          This assumes that you will be able to set up Alpha to work like this, but the directions for sharing are pretty good. (and you have the message board.)
          Networks don't have to be expensive, and it will pay for itself very quickly.

          Russ

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