Re: [NF]: MongoDB

2014-03-07 Thread Man-wai Chang
1. What happened to OODBMS? It has never un-seated RDMBS... :) 2. Being old and alive meant those 1970 stuffs are proven reliable! 3. Who dares to replace IBM mainframes today? On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 3:48 AM, Eurico Chagas Filho e28cha...@yahoo.com.br wrote: Any toughs ? The database market is

VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Dennis Schuette
I have a couple of customers that use http://www.famoussoftware.com/ which is based on Oracle. Famous 'famously' has rather inflexible reporting built in and did not purchase Oracle's ODBC option. Famous, however, DOES (surprise!) offer a reporting product called 'Face Forward' is offered

RE: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Dave Crozier
If it is based on Oracle then surely you can use the standard ODBC Oracle connector, unless of course they have changed the database format slightly to make it proprietory. Dave -Original Message- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Schuette Sent: 07

Re: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Stephen Russell
On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 8:59 AM, Dennis Schuette den...@cbsds.com wrote: I have a couple of customers that use http://www.famoussoftware.com/which is based on Oracle. Famous 'famously' has rather inflexible reporting built in and did not purchase Oracle's ODBC option. Famous, however, DOES

Re: [NF]: MongoDB

2014-03-07 Thread Ricardo Aráoz
El 06/03/14 16:48, Eurico Chagas Filho escribió: Any toughs ? The database market is in need of a big change. The technology that people typically use, the database layer, was designed in 1970 with a very different set of requirements in mind, Schireson said. Different set of

RE: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Dennis Schuette
That's what I thought too, but when I contacted Famous tech support, they said that they did not buy the ODBC option from Oracle. So, a few basic questions: 1. Is ODBC essentially a 3rd party product that can connect to any Oracle DB? 2. Is it possible to 'change the database format slightly to

Re: [NF]: MongoDB

2014-03-07 Thread Stephen Russell
On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Ricardo Aráoz ricar...@gmail.com wrote: El 06/03/14 16:48, Eurico Chagas Filho escribió: Any toughs ? The database market is in need of a big change. The technology that people typically use, the database layer, was designed in 1970 with a very different set

RE: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Dave Crozier
I remember vaguely that Oracle have a funny Oracle DB Integrator which needs to be installed in Oracle for ODBC to work, so maybe that is what they are on about. Perhaps what they meant is that they haven't purchased the rights to distribute the Integrator along with their products. There are

Re: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Vincent Teachout
Take what I say with a *huge* grain of salt, as I've done limited Oracle work. but... Dennis Schuette wrote: So, a few basic questions: 1. Is ODBC essentially a 3rd party product that can connect to any Oracle DB? I believe ODBC is a Microsoft standard, that different vendors write drivers

Re: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Malcolm Greene
Dennis, You should be able to connect to your Oracle database without ODBC using the Oracle client software and one of the free Oracle tools such as SQLPLUS. For starters, check out the following link http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E11882_01/appdev.112/e10766/tdddg_connecting.htm#TDDDG8 Malcolm

[NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jim Harvey
I'm going to be providing some computer programming services (creating and maintaining programs I wrote in VFP while employed) for my former employer, and have created an LLC for this purpose. Can anyone advise me whether or not these services would be subject to Pennsylvania's 6% sales tax.

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
Hi Jim, Nope...no sales tax on your consulting. I have an accountant for 10+ years now and never paid sales tax on my work. Good luck...enjoy the other side! Cheers, --Mike On 2014-03-07 12:10, Jim Harvey wrote: I'm going to be providing some computer programming services (creating

RE: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jim Harvey
Thanks Mike. I didn't think so, but it's comforting to know what others are doing about the sales tax. Jim Harvey Spring Grove, PA cell 717-887-2565 -Original Message- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com Sent: Friday,

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Paul McNett
On 3/7/14, 9:10 AM, Jim Harvey wrote: I'm going to be providing some computer programming services (creating and maintaining programs I wrote in VFP while employed) for my former employer, and have created an LLC for this purpose. Kudos for doing this upfront. When I went independent in 2000,

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Paul, I'm sure you figured you would hear this from someone, but we Inc'd back in 1999 and it was a lot easier than i anticipated. There are many advantages, not the least of is that things are more clear cut (divided) in pretty much every aspect of life and work. And, you get the instant

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
...correction. REDUCTION in your payroll tax, not deduction. Mike Original Message Subject: Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax From: Mike Copeland m...@ggisoft.com To: profoxt...@leafe.com Date: 3/7/2014 1:03 PM Paul, I'm sure you figured you would hear this from someone, but

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Paul McNett
I know, I know. ;) And, being able to have the corporate vehicle, the household getting rental income and the corp side writing the rent as expense, my employer paying into my 401k, etc. etc. And also, these days corporate clients want to deal with other corporations, not individuals, and

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jeff Johnson
On 3/7/2014 10:50 AM, Paul McNett wrote: On 3/7/14, 9:10 AM, Jim Harvey wrote: I'm going to be providing some computer programming services (creating and maintaining programs I wrote in VFP while employed) for my former employer, and have created an LLC for this purpose. Kudos for doing

RE: VFP, Oracle, and Famous Software

2014-03-07 Thread Dennis Schuette
Thanks to everyone for the very helpful resource links. I'll report back if I get actual access to the Oracle DB. Customized Business Services, LLC (928) 580-6352 Dennis Schuette  Primary: den...@cbsds.com 350 West 16th Street, Suite 309 

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Hmmmwell, as for the 401k, every time we have looked into that, the costs for maintenance far outweighed any advantages. You can't do your own maintenance as far as I understand it, and the companies that do charge some very hefty fees. We also have been advised against the rental of home

RE: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Dennis Schuette
I recently had the 'home office' discussion with my tax accountant. Apparently a recent rule change allows for a fixed deduction of $500/year with little documentation. It's similar to deducting the mileage rate (55.5 cents/mile, I think) instead of vehicle expenses. Of course, you may

RE: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Alan Lukachko
You're lucky that you're not subject to sales taxes for any programming or consulting services. Here in Ontario we have to charge 13% Harmonized Sales Tax on any of our goods or serves. The flip side is that we can deduct the 13% we pay out in support of those goods and services when we file

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Ed Leafe
On Mar 7, 2014, at 2:01 PM, Dennis Schuette den...@cbsds.com wrote: I recently had the 'home office' discussion with my tax accountant. Apparently a recent rule change allows for a fixed deduction of $500/year with little documentation. It's similar to deducting the mileage rate (55.5

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Original Message Subject: Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax From: Alan Lukachko a...@software-strategies-na.com To: profoxt...@leafe.com Date: 3/7/2014 2:35 PM In addition liability is limited to the corporation and it's harder to go after your personal assets. Bingo! That's

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Original Message Subject: Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax From: Ed Leafe ed.le...@rackspace.com To: profoxt...@leafe.com Date: 3/7/2014 2:39 PM Also, remember that the deduction is actually a depreciation, so it reduces the effective purchase price of the house. When you

RE: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Dan Covill
I agree 100% with those who advise against deducting the home office. When I moved home in 2002 I worked out the deduction, which in my case would have been about $300/year. At 25%, I'd be able to reduce my income tax by $75, at the cost of filing the additional statement with my return and

RE: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jim Harvey
One of key reasons for creating the LLC was to protect personal assets. I'm the only member, and will never have employee(s). Jim Harvey Spring Grove, PA cell 717-887-2565 -Original Message- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lukachko Sent: Friday, March

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jeff Johnson
Like I mentioned earlier, too much to go into here... but... Each state has different rules and each individual has different situations. There are depreciation, local codes, and costs for incorporation to mention a few. That is why I suggest speaking with an accountant in your area. I

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Ed Leafe
On Mar 7, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Mike Copeland m...@ggisoft.com wrote: In addition liability is limited to the corporation and it's harder to go after your personal assets. Bingo! That's the number 1 best reason in my opinion. Too many litigious idiots out there to risk it. Well... it depends.

[OT]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Ted Roche
On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:28 PM, Mike Copeland m...@ggisoft.com wrote: VOTE LIBERTARIAN!!! TWEET!!! Off-topic. Mike buys the first round. -- Ted Roche Ted Roche Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Jeff Johnson
On 3/7/2014 2:44 PM, Ed Leafe wrote: On Mar 7, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Mike Copeland m...@ggisoft.com wrote: In addition liability is limited to the corporation and it's harder to go after your personal assets. Bingo! That's the number 1 best reason in my opinion. Too many litigious idiots out

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Malcolm Greene
Hi Paul, I've been a S Corp since 1993. If I had to start a new consulting company I would go the LLC route. You don't need an accountant or lawyer to setup a LLC, you can do the paperwork and state filings quickly and inexpensively via LegalZoom. I would like to echo the advice shared by others

Closing a Form with a Grid with a Control with Validation

2014-03-07 Thread Gene Wirchenko
Dear Vixens and Reynards: What happens when one closes a form with a grid on it and validation is set off? Well, interestingly/frustratingly enough, the form's QueryUnload does not fire until after the current control's LostFocus. This means that you can not code to ignore the

Re: Closing a Form with a Grid with a Control with Validation

2014-03-07 Thread Eurico Chagas Filho
Well, you only need to validate when u r saving some data, right. So, from the queryunload() u call the save() method, and it calls a beforesave() method where u check your data. Therefore u only save if your data is ok, if it is not and u want to leave the form, u just don´t save the data. E.

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Original Message Subject: Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax From: Ed Leafe ed.le...@rackspace.com To: profoxt...@leafe.com Date: 3/7/2014 3:44 PM On Mar 7, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Mike Copeland m...@ggisoft.com wrote: In addition liability is limited to the corporation and it's

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Mike Copeland
Original Message Subject: Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax From: Malcolm Greene pro...@bdurham.com To: profoxt...@leafe.com Date: 3/7/2014 4:00 PM Also take care to file your quarterly taxes. Even with deductions, the tax man can hit you hard at the end of the year. Good

Re: [NF]: Pennsylvania Sales Tax

2014-03-07 Thread Paul McNett
On 3/7/14, 1:44 PM, Ed Leafe wrote: Bingo! That's the number 1 best reason in my opinion. Too many litigious idiots out there to risk it. Well... it depends. They can still sue you personally, and you have to show that you have fulfilled every requirement for being a corporation. Didn't have

RE: [NF]: MongoDB

2014-03-07 Thread Allen
Almost worth the 600 quid flight fare :) Al -Original Message- Our Web Dev meetings in Portsmouth, NH include free beer and free pizza. You just have to find a better class of people to hang out with :) ___ Post Messages to: