Archive for July, 2007

AJAX icon editor

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

I’ve just uploaded a new program I’m working on. It’s an icon editor that uses AJAX to provite a multi-user editing experience. At this early stage in the program, many features are missing, but there is some basic functionality.You can select a color, then click on the grid. Your click will be stored on the server, where other people who view the page will see your work. When you change a pixel, you will see any changes other people have made to the icon. I will be adding some more real-time features and drawing tools in the near future. In the meantime, you can try to make simple pictures with the program.http://www.sproutworks.com/pixeleditor.php

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Where to Find Free Fleet Maintenance Software

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

by: Jennifer Bailey

Costs of fleet maintenance software can vary widely. It is generally expected that the fleet manager will look at the needs of the company to determine what software package is best suited for their particular needs. Depending upon the size of the company, number of vehicles to be maintained and services of the company, you may be able to locate free fleet management software for your needs.

One software program, Dossier32, is available for a free download. The vendor of Dossier32 is Arsenault Associates. This free fleet management software requires an operating system of Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT in order to properly function. Since this is a free version of their fleet management software, it is limited to maintaining 5 vehicles. This free version is ideal for small companies with a few vehicles to track. For companies with a larger number of fleet vehicles, this free version may be a good way to try the product before it is purchased.

Many other companies offer a free trial of their product. Though the free fleet management software trial is generally limited to 30 days, many companies offer the full version for your review. Taking advantage of the free trials companies offer is a very wise decision. You want to be sure you are very comfortable with the software and that it is easy to navigate and manage. Taking the time to examine your options can save frustration and additional costs in the future.

In the full versions of the free fleet management software trials, you can perform all of the functions as with the purchased version. A company can track and maintain maintenance reports, fuel economy and the location and status of each vehicle. This is ideal for small companies that are working on a limited budget. When working within a budget it is imperative to be comfortable with your software choice before making the purchase. Changing software in the future can cause problems with transferring records, downtime while upgrading or changing and the learning curve associated with learning a new system. The companies offering free fleet management software understand that it is an important decision and that is the reasoning behind offering free trials.

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Fleet Maintenance Software Info provides comprehensive information on fleet maintenance software, reviews and programs for commercial vehicles. Fleet Maintenance Software Info is the sister site of Preventive Maintenance Software Web.

What is Fleet Maintenance Software?

Monday, July 16th, 2007

by: Jennifer Bailey

Simply put, fleet maintenance allows companies to monitor and maintain their fleets of commercial vehicles more efficiently.

Fleet maintenance requires a great deal of organization and management skills. Thousands upon thousands of commercial vehicles travel U.S. roadways each day. Most of the companies that use vehicles for commercial purposes need a way to track and manage the various aspects of their usage. Managing maintenance and repairs, creating fueling budgets and monitoring other costs related to vehicle usage are a few of the responsibilities that rest upon the Fleet Maintenance Manager. Fortunately, fleet maintenance software can help.

Companies such as UPS and FedEx have hundreds of vans on route for delivery at all times of the day. Police departments need a way to manage and maintain their vehicles. County and city governments need to keep track of the whereabouts of their fleets at all times. In the past, especially during ‘pre-computer’ years, the task may have been slightly more complicated than it is today. With the many options for fleet management software available in today’s market, the duties of the fleet manager can be entered, tracked and maintained through high-tech software.

Fleet maintenance software is widely available to companies that need assistance with record keeping of their vehicles. Many of the products available are very user friendly and can certainly make the task of managing fleets less daunting. Most of the companies supplying fleet management software also understand that not everyone is a technical genius. For those who are less experienced with computer programs, many companies offer world-class customer support and are only a phone call away if assistance is needed. From maintaining parts inventory to organizing fleets in various locations, many managers are turning to fleet management software instead of the paper files and scribbled notes of the past.

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Fleet Maintenance Software Info provides comprehensive information on fleet maintenance software, reviews and programs for commercial vehicles. Fleet Maintenance Software Info is the sister site of Preventive Maintenance Software Web.

ITP.net - Software Front Page (ITP.net)

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

ITP.net is the Middle East’s leading technology Web site, providing daily IT and business news, product reviews, games and competitions.

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Healthcare Preventive Maintenance Software

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

by:Jennifer Bailey

Healthcare facilities such as clinics, hospitals, and biomedical laboratories can benefit greatly if up to date CMMS software is used. Healthcare CMMS programs will help with the maintenance of the building, alerting workers when items such as automatic doors, light fixtures, and plumbing structures are due for checkups.

Another invaluable function that they provide is to help keep track of the condition of various instruments in the facilities. Healthcare organizations deal with several kinds of expensive equipment, such as X-ray machines, adjustable hospital beds, sterilized tools, one-use disposable needles, and countless others. It is important to keep track of the condition of all this equipment, and modern healthcare preventive maintenance software can do just that. Supervisors can keep computerized records of when surgical equipment needs to be sterilized, when certain instruments need to be updated, and when supplies for disposables are running low.

One more important function of healthcare CMMS programs is to keep track of valuable medicines and chemicals. Since many types of medicine are classified as controlled substances due to their addictive nature, it is vital for the healthcare facility to be able to account for how much they have and where it is. This inventory maintenance is often done by an employee physically counting the number of pills or amount of liquid present and then recording it. This process is long, tedious, and has a high potential for error. Healthcare preventive maintenance software programs can keep track of where controlled substances are stored, how much is present, who has access to them, and when they are administered. This function is especially vital for biomedical facilities that experiment with and produce many different types of medicines and chemicals.

Healthcare preventive maintenance software can save healthcare workers much time and effort in their day-to-day jobs. Indeed, facilities can be maintained with a greater degree of accuracy and efficiency when healthcare CMMS is used.

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Preventive Maintenance Software Info features detailed information on preventive maintenance software for health care and correctional institutions, computer hardware, and personal assets, as well as reviews of preventive maintenance software companies. Preventive Maintenance Software Info is the sister site of Fleet Maintenance Software Web.

Critics: Malware threat low, but real - MacNN

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Critics: Malware threat low, but real
MacNN, CA -12 minutes ago
is still dwarfed by those in Windows, mainly because of Apple's automatic updating software and the general lack of attention paid by malware coders.

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Correctional Institution Preventive Maintenance Software

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

by:Jennifer Bailey

There is a great need for preventive maintenance in correctional institutions. The public would be at risk if penal facilities waited to solve problems until after they manifested themselves. Correctional institution preventive maintenance software is necessary to ensure that life in the facility runs smoothly and none of the prisoners escape. As the governments and other organizations allot revenues for correctional facilities, there may be debate about the costs of such maintenance. Although the software is expensive, it is both effective and necessary.

The best way to implement preventive maintenance software in correctional institutions is to integrate it in facilities statewide. This provides a uniform plan for all of the penal institutions and makes it easier for such facilities to work together if need be. This also assures that all of the institutions will be equally maintained and none will be in worse condition than the others. As with many other large institutions, standardization of correctional facilities is of paramount importance.

There are many goals of correctional institution preventive maintenance software, including maintaining of the prison, reducing or eliminating emergency repairs, and systematically updating the information database. The need to maintain the physical facility is obvious – the safety of the public and the living conditions of the inmates depend on the prison being well-maintained. The need to avoid emergency repairs is parallel to the maintenance of the facility. The integrity of the facility would be disturbed if the building suddenly needed to be repaired, creating a breach in the orderly pattern of operations. Finally, the creation of a comprehensive database makes it easier to keep accurate records and to share information between facilities.

Correctional institution preventative maintenance software streamlines the operations of the facilities and minimizes unpredictable events. In the long run, it saves the taxpayers’ money by making the institutions more efficient.

About the author:
Preventive Maintenance Software Info features detailed information on preventive maintenance software for health care and correctional institutions, computer hardware, and personal assets, as well as reviews of preventive maintenance software companies. Preventive Maintenance Software Info is the sister site of Fleet Maintenance Software Web.

Cabarrus County upgrades software package

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

MSN MoneyCentral - Cabarrus County has tapped a California software company to modernize its permitting, licensing and inspections software. Under the $800,000 contract, Accela Inc. will provide the county’s commerce department with several software applications that …

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BlastEngine

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

I have just signed up at the search engine submission service www.blastengine.com . They submit to over 1 million search engines. I used this service a while ago and it resulted in more traffic for this site.

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GarageBand 3

Monday, July 9th, 2007

GarageBand 3, the latest version of Apple’s simple yet sophisticated music workstation for the masses,, is out now. It’s still looks to be an excellent product, though the new features in version 3 won’t set the laptop studio world on fire. The focus is on podcasting, and there are many features to make sure the […]

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