I just found out that QuickBooks 2006 uses Sybase SQL Anywhere database (please correct me if this is not so).
Is it possible to access QB 2006 data directly using SQL Anywhere technologies, or are there keys/encryption in place allowing data manipulation only through QuickBooks?
Well, even though we are not allowed to access the database directly, I applaud Intuit's decision to move to Sybase SQL Anywhere. This is excellent performer amongst databases, great value, and can be run 100% unattended due to the impressive array of self-maintenance and optimization features.
Also, SQL Anywhere can take advantage of multiprocessor hardware for faster database access.
Who the fock gives a rat's ass about imaginary tech specs when the result is utter junk?
I just reconciled a credit card account.
Since last reconciliation:
One payment and only 4 charges. I marked everything, clicked Reconcile and had to wait 1.5 minutes for QB 2006 to reconcile the statement. It's a 220 MB (it was 170 before the 2006 downgrade) data file on a simple p2p Windows network with no other users logged on the file or even using the host pc.
Whatever Sybase SQL is, it is certain that QB drones have done a botched up job with it. The blatant sings of incompetence are everywhere. A screwdriver is a useful tool but a stupid idiot won't know what to do with it. This is exactly what's happening with Quickbooks.
Wow! I heard that Micros~1 had an XP-lite or something for third-world countries and that drug companies were selling AIDs pills for, like, $1.00 in Bangobangoland.
Didn't know Canada was a market for reduced function/price stuff.
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