Depending on the month of the year... In fact, I just recently had to ask for a new Windows license in the last week for a new service we are to run.
But that's beside the point. I have friends working in purely Linux shops, with the odd exception for a manager's desktop. Now, you wouldn't want to run a service that you rely on a manager's desktop, so for all intents and purposes, they wouldn't have an 'old spare' Windows box laying around. That said however, different people, different situations. My point was that just because software is labeled as $99.95 + a free holiday, doesn't mean that the actual real-world cost will always be $99.95, which I believe was part of the point that Anthony was alluding towards as well. Of course, I have no doubt that both PrintWizard and mvPDF are excellent products and given a sufficient need, I would not rule them out of consideration for the same reason we wouldn't roll our own OS when we build a new desktop. Regards, Dan -----Original Message----- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Brian Leach Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:30 PM To: 'U2 Users List' Subject: Re: [U2] Code 128 Soft Font > So $199 for Windows 7 Pro, plus $100 for the $100 for the software. 'Cmon, are you seriously saying you don't have any old windows boxes lying around your organization? I can't speak for PrintWizard, but mvPDF will run happily on an old Win2000 box. Like PW it's written in Delphi, it is lightning-fast and offers a serious set of tools for document production, ranging from a full Basic API for real-time drawing and rendering (useful if you want to control layouts precisely) through document capture, merge forms with the usual support for barcodes, images and graphics, PCL import with Epson format barcode escapes.. document encryption and digital signing .. direct print output.. oh, and a fully featured banded report designer, page designer, report mining and graphical zone editing to allow you to reformat existing reports without redeveloping them... Which is way overkill if you just want to print barcodes <grin> And no, there are NO plans to run under Linux (even using Kylix or FreePascal). The printer architecture is just too weak and patchy (said in sorrow, I've been a fan of Linux since Slackware 2.0). You could possibly thoroughly test and warrant with a very limited number of printer models, but only Windows realistically gives you a sense of confidence across all printer manufacturers and types. Brian _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ########################################################################################### The information transmitted in this message and attachments (if any) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. The message may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The intended recipient of this e-mail may only use, reproduce, disclose or distribute the information contained in this e-mail and any attached files with the permission of IMB. ########################################################################################### _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
