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Index of Past Newsletter Articles
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By popular request (well, at least 3 of you anyway), we now have an index of most Newsletter articles, plus the tips that have been submitted (some news articles, such as announcements whose dates are past, will not be included).
Look for ARCHIVE INDEX in the right column, just above ARCHIVE. The index can be sorted by Title, Subject, and Issue. Hopefully in the near future we'll give you a Search option, too.
Please Note: I've tried hard to make sure all the links work. Please let me know if you find any that don't. Compuniq@aol.com
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Promotional Ideas for Alpha
Do you have any ideas to help promote Alpha?
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Series on Version 5's New Features
Now that many users have had a chance to get our feet wet with Version 5, we thought it would be a good time to start a new series of articles. Each article will be a how-to guide about one of the new features in V5.
As a starting point, see "Creating Web Links with Version 5," where Bill Warner describes how to send the output of a report to HTML.
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An Interview with Selwyn Rabins
by Jim Chapman
Selwyn Rabins, co-founder of Alpha Software Corporation, graciously consented to sit down with me, via the internet, and talk about Alpha Five and the technology behind it.
Join us as Selwyn peels back the curtain on Alpha Five and, just maybe, our future as well. I for one, am excited!
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An Interview with Lenny Forziati
by Jim Chapman
As Alpha Software works on preparing for the release of the Alpha Five Web Application Server (WAS), it would be very helpful to us, if you can send your wish list in terms of functionality for the web server. When you think of Alpha Five being “web enabled” what would you like to see Alpha deliver for Alpha Five for the web?
Please send you comments directly to Lenny at Len@alphasoftware.com
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New V5 Features for Developers
Version 5 is packed with new features. Here are some of our readers' favorites.
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New Technical Support Option
Alpha Software would like to introduce LiveRepair.com, an online technical support service. We would like to know what you think about having live, real-time support for Alpha.
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Alpha Five and Quickbooks
Alpha Five is planning on developing tight integration between Alpha Five and QuickBooks, permitting data transfer between the two products. This will allow developers and end users to integrate the two more easily.
We'd like to know what comments you have about this venture. If you have any suggestions about specific or general features you would like to see, please e-mail marketing@alphasoftware.com
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Calling All Free Thinkers
by Dave Whittle
Dave Whittle was part of the OS/2 team, and has some interesting comments about Alpha and grass-roots movements.
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Creating Web Links with Version 5
by Bill Warner
Here's how to use one of V5's new features to create an HTML document.
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Web Application Server First Look
by Bill Warner
This is just too cool!
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Conditional Objects - #101
by Barry Rochford
Conditional Objects are the ‘Swiss Army knives’ of Alpha Five’s layouts tools. Barry Rochford brings us a two part presentation on these versatile objects. In this article Barry lays the ground work, preparing us for an interesting use for Conditional Objects.
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A Unique Approach to Building a Menu System
by Barry Rochford
When I first saw Barry’s novel and innovative use of Conditional Objects I was impressed by the simplicity and fitting use he made of them. I was also left wondering why I had never thought of this! Join Barry as he demonstrates how he creates simple yet stunning menu systems using Conditional Objects.
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Sub-Reports in Alpha Five
by Robert Tishkevich
Sub-reports can provide a useful way to display information efficiently and professionally.
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Data Integrity
by Geoff Hollander
Geoffery Hollander, of Northwest Database Services, brings his considerable knowledge and experience to the Alpha Newsletter. Geoffrey gives us insight as to why keeping our data ‘clean’ is important....money
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Barcoding in Alpha Five #3
by Craig Schumacker
Here is the last of a 3-part series.
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Accounting Program for Alpha Five
Contact Manager/Time & Billing/Order Entry Applications for V5
New Peter Wayne Version 5 Book!!
Documentor for V5
Click here for an index of all Newsletter articles.
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