Re: Manual for Edwards System3 ??

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> "Frank Olson" wrote:
>>
>> I wouldn't be going around slapping myself on the back for "designing"
>> a help file system that pretty much used off-the-shelf software you
>> purchased.
>
> There's a huge difference between buying software and developing a
> proper system.  The end product doesn't roll out of the software on its
> own.

The only "difference" involves a few screen shot captures and some
creative writing.  Many years ago I purchased a product called
WordPerfect, but decided to switch to MS Office because it seemed to be
"the standard".  Office has a little program called "Publisher" and
includes some pretty good looking web templates.  Drupal also includes
several templates but what makes it "better" is the ability to do your
own coding and bounce ideas off a community involved in customizing the
software for your own use.  "Open source" is definitely the way to go.


>
>> That's a little like saying you designed the software your website
>> uses because you've made a few changes here and there to suit your
>> particular store-front.
>
> Since I designed my original websites I guess I know what's involved.

I imagine you do.  The orginal site was a "kludge" (no offence).  Since
you started using "searchfit", it's cleaned up nicely.  It's definitely
no http://www.alarmsystemstore.com but I think your "market" is geared
more toward the HA guys (and most of them know how to run wire, etc.).