ASSIGNMENT 12 ’00 COMPARE AND CONTRAST PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS At
home I have Microsoft Office, not the 2000 version but I can tell you this
program is like no other when it comes to presentation and processor
capabilities. It is the cadillac of the programs. I have contemplated getting
the office 2000 version however I am told it is very complicated and not
generally for home or small business use.
It is generally for the company that
networks and moves around on the world wide web. As far as their database goes,
it is also fairly good with Microsoft Access however transporting the database
into other programs is still difficult in that it is complicated. Publisher 2000
is again an added boost to this program since it is able to help you with any
publication/presentation, mailings and so on. The cost is high also which makes
it less attractive for the small business owner. Microsoft Back Office, Small
Business Server, is just that, a server. The cost is more reasonable however its
capabilities are limited. Arc Server IT 6.6 is an excellent program for a small
business because it has great database movement capabilities. It’s backup and
security programs are terrific which is paramount for a small business. I have
know small business owners who have spent hours trying to recoup their database.
It can cost them a lot of time and money with this type of a problem. This
company also provides help, 24 hours of the day which is the biggest help for
these store owners. There is almost no amount of money that can surpass this
quality.
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