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[OrchidWiz]

Susanne,

Thanks, I appreciate it. By the way, OrchidWiz 6.0 includes Dtps. Fuller's Hippo, which, if you look up on the RHS web page, was registered as late as March 20, 2009. And the program has the latest awards published in *print* format (the December 2008 AQ printout was the last one).

Furthermore, anyone who buys 6.0 now gets one free update (Sept. 2009) wihich will probably include another 6 months of AOS award data, provided the AOS sends out the printout. Whatever data I get, I publish as soon as I get it. Everything else is just rumors. There was a rumor not too long ago that OrchidWiz 6.0 was going to be delayed and then it come out on time, just as promised, end of June.

Cheers,

Alex

[OrchidWiz]

goodgollymissmolly,

I was not addressing you. There are a lot of rumors and various postings on these sites and I typically do not answer because I'm a computer nerd, not a customer relations guy. But I happened to see the email at the top from andypandy and was addressing that. That's why I start my email out with "andypandy".

Cheers,

Alex

[kavanaru]

ok, and now I jump in... as there seems to be a musunderstanding on my post... I indeed said I do not buy OW because it is not available for MacOs (not thatit cannot be run in Mac!) I also said that if OW were available I would buy it, as I really like the software... however, for me it is a "nice to have" and not a "must have" item (big difference here!). Buying OW would imply I need also to buy Windows and install it in my iMac, or buying a laptop with Windows... that's the point here.. I like OW, but I do not lie Microsoft's politics... Buying OW, would be for me even more expensive (not because the software is expensive - I have paid a lot more for my Photography softwares) but because it would imply buying further softwares to be able to use it... as simple as that...

so, for GoodMolly... yes, your friend runs OW in a Mac.. he must have wondows installed... I don't, and will not do it...

If I would be really into breeding, judging, and so on, probably OW would be "must have" item for me... then, probably I would need to put my tonge somewhereelse, buy a lapto (I would not install windows in my iMac anyway) and buy OW..

as long as it stays in teh categorie Nice to have, it will be just a nice to have...

[goodgollymissmolly]

Kav, I'm not sure what it is on this board that makes everybody think I'm talking about them. My reference to using Windows on Mac with Boot Camp,Fusion, (or Parallels) was not directed at you. I assume everyone with the latest Mac OS know they can run Windows if they choose.

I was just referring to my friend's computer on which I have used his OW. Actually I'm typing this on a MacBook PRO and use AQPlus on this machine with Windows XP. Believe it or not, I wasn't even thinking of you. I was just taking break from mowing fields.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by goodgollymissmolly

Kav, I'm not sure what it is on this board that makes everybody think I'm talking about them. My reference to using Windows on Mac with Boot Camp,Fusion, (or Parallels) was not directed at you. I assume everyone with the latest Mac OS know they can run Windows if they choose.

I was just referring to my friend's computer on which I have used his OW. Actually I'm typing this on a MacBook PRO and use AQPlus on this machine with Windows XP. Believe it or not, I wasn't even thinking of you. I was just taking break from mowing fields.

hehe, don't get me wrong.. I mentionned you not because you were talking about me, but because you are the latest who mentionned OW running on Mac... just as reference...

[Marty]

It's a great tool for any serious grower. I'm a computer geek myself and I can imagine the amount of work that goes into it. Not many realize the endless nights and countless problems that need to be solved, then bugs fixed, etc, etc. Now add kids, wife, life into the mix and progress is nearly impossible and often infringes on sleep ... or sanity

The software has a very specific audience and it's not something that will appeal to masses like say MS Office. Granted, software isn't cheap, precisely because masses are not buying it. Whatever proceeds Alex get, needs to fund future development, plus this is his main source of income. 30% Discount to our members is very generous and bashing someone that is in reality doing us all a favour by 1. Creating the software tool for the hobby and 2. by offering a deep discount is anything but fair

A lot of people use the software on regular basis and when Alex has an exclusive deal for our community I'll be the first to let everyone know.

[quiltergal]

I find it interesting the someone who has never run the program and has no clue what it actually does can so readily bash it. And for the record GoodGollly I'm NOT talking about you, so don't get your knickers in a twist and jump all over me.

It certainly is not a must have, however, after using it regularly for a good six months I can't imagine not having it. Especially now with the ability to inventory and journal your own plants as well as the ability to keep a wish list with pictures.

Alex, a big thank-you to you, and kudos on a job well done.

[Bolero]

Yes Alex, thanks for providing such a wonderful program. I will continue to subscribe to it, the hobby and industry and really needed a quality program like this one.

;-)

Darren

[OrchidWiz]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.