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What if I absolutely need changes?
Most requested modifications are actually custom reports, or a different data entry screen, which we can provide at a very small fee without changing the program. Also, we update the program four times yearly with new ideas from our customers, so many customer requests are satisfied at no charge with only a few months wait. [...]
Is source code available?
No. This policy is for your protection as well as ours! We write professional code. SAFE could not be easily maintained or modified by third parties without lots of costly specialized training. Past experience has taught us that the risks and costs in third-party modifications are not worth the potential problems for all parties concerned. [...]
In what language is SIMPLE ACCOUNTING written?
ANSI C++ and and Clarion for Windows® from Soft Velocity Corp. These are the fastest executing languages available, which means your Simple Accounting software runs as fast as possible on all machines.
Can I copy the program to other computers in my office (or to my home computer?)
No. Our license gives you permission to run the program on one machine (your office server) at a time. If you wish to have the program physically installed on more than one machine you must purchase a separate copy of the software for each additional system. Each additional machine license is $495.00 per user.
We’ve heard a lot about the Year 2000?
No! Simple Accounting was developed by the same programmers who created one of the largest life insurance billing systems in the world. Since the insurance business requires dealing with dates far into the future, our designers were well aware of the problem right from the beginning. Every copy of Simple Accounting has been Year 2000 [...]
What types of printers are recommended?
It does not matter. Any Windows supported printers are fine.
