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GraphicConverter X
Jul 3 2008

DOUGEDDY  I have used Graphic Converter for years. I have tried a number of other products and still find this the easiest and most effective of all the products. The developer is constantly upgrading the program. It is very easy to use. I find this along with Text Edit Plus to be the two best values $ for $ I have on my Mac. Bravo for a great program with excellent support.  
(Version 6.1.1)

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GraphicConverter X
Jul 8 2008

BRUCE_Y  I too agree on the good value and performance of Graphic Converter, and also Tex-Edit Plus.

And both developers are great guys. I've had occasion to converse, email both on issues and they are helpful and congenial.

(And interesting you picked two apps that I use very frequently -- in fact, Tex-Edit Plus is open/active pretty much all the time on my iMac.)  
(Version 6.1.2)

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CopyPaste Pro
Jun 18 2008

DOUGEDDY  I repeat again - I tried and tried to get them to respond - and I was trying to buy the product. Maybe they like others more than me, but I had the feeling nobody was home and nobody wished to earn a few bucks. If they won't answer for money what makes me think they will answer if the program gives me trouble?

It is a shame because I liked my previous version.  
(Version 1.0.8)

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CopyPaste Pro
May 21 2008

DOUGEDDY  I used to use CopyPaste Pro, have written them several times regarding some help in the upgrade process and have heard nothing from them. I will no longer upgrade and have removed it from my system. I will not use products from people who value my patronage so little and do not do me the courtesy to at least let me know they have received my e-mail - using THEIR OWN SYSTEM AT THEIR WEB SITE to communicate with them.  
(Version 1.0.2)

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CopyPaste Pro
May 25 2008

JULIAN MILLER  hi doug, you should write to me direct. we do have a number of email addresses here and we just moved the whole site to using google mail so its possible yours was lost.

julian77 at scriptsoftware.com

thanks  
(Version 1.0.2)

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OmniGraffle Pro
Jul 4 2007

DOUGEDDY  I just love this program. It works with such ease and the final product looks so professional.

I have used it to design different communion table outlays for different services. My committee folks love it because it is so clean, clear and attractive.

Also, the folks at Omni are really excellent at getting back to people who have a problem or concern. I had some real problems with OmniOutliner and they were excellent and timely in assisting me.  
(Version 4.2 beta 6)

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SOHO Business Cards
Jul 4 2007

DOUGEDDY  I will never buy another product from this company. I purchased their whole suite of products, mainly because I use a Palm. Found all of the programs buggy, hard to use, inconsistent in performance, and even the claim in one of the programs that it would soon have iCal and Address Book support - not of any quality it did not. Their support service matches their programs. I went through all their hoops to contact them - clearly they have no desire to speak with those who buy their product - and never heard a thing from them. Before they became SoHo they were a good company. I think they should now be known as HoHum. Bad service leads to non-returning customers, and I am one.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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VueScan
Jan 22 2007

DOUGEDDY  Love this program. He updates it regularly so late purchases are covered, but it also has allowed me to use scanners long past the dead time.

The price is very reasonable.

It is deceptively easy to use yet has a host of options that allow you to adjust according to your skills, or, more importantly lets you experiment to learn how to get better scans.

I've used it for years, just updated to the latest version and noticed some of the reviews. It is a great product and they are a great provider.  
(Version 8.4.03)

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OmniOutliner Pro
Jul 27 2006

DOUGEDDY  I love OmniOutliner but until they fix the print process I’m not sure I can use it. I have found TAO offers many of the same things I need but does not suffer from the print difficulties.

When OmniOutliner came out they said it would be the MORE replacement. So far I don’t see that. I want an outliner (forget the other stuff MORE had) that works and PRINTS as simply as MORE. I am a clergyperson and used to use MORE for my sermons (what a dream app — could easily move stuff around and print with no problem. Could change font size, spacing, etc. with such ease - and PRINT). OmniOutliner fails that print test.

Please understand - I LOVE Omni products. It is just the outliner has not reached the printing capabilities I need. I don’t have time to play the “90% scale” junk to get it to fit a page, print as laid out, and have it all fit ease I had with MORE.

PLEASE Omni - all I want is to have you at least meet OS9 print standards. Other than that, your program is A++++.

Doug Eddy  
(Version 3.6.1b2)

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Daylite Productivity Suite
May 29 2006

DOUGEDDY  I too find Daylite appears to be what I want, but it is convoluted. I dislike the fact that you have to import iCal’s instead of having it work directly with iCa. It seems so smooth but I’ve found it rather confusing and complicated.

I agree, the cost is WAY out of line.

Improve the synch with iCal, get a much better manual to help understand the thing, and drop the price a lot and I think I’ll try it for good.  
(Version 3.0.3)

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BrainForest
May 25 2006

DOUGEDDY  I llike this program. It is a fairly lightweight outliner but it’s ability to synch with Mac OS is very much appreciated.

It is very stable and offers some nice, basic outlining features.

I have had no problems with it. I have had with Shadow, which is a great outliner but many of the advanced features are not too stable.

It was well worth upgrading for me.  
(Version 4.0.3)

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Accordance
Aug 3 2005
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DOUG EDDY  I have used Accordance for years and am still learning how to use it! It performs so many functions and I would be seriously limited in my work if I did not have it. It is so powerful and the selection of add-on modules cannot be beat.

The staff go out of their way to accomodate, and they regularly update the modules to improve functioning or add new functions. The list of available Bible translations and resources is excellent and the continuity of interface with all modules most helpful.

They are the best I have seen and I highly recommend their software to anyone.  
(Version 6.7)

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iTunes Library Manager
Jul 1 2005
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DOUG EDDY  I have used Library Manager for several years now. I have found it to be very stable and have encountered no problems.

I did pay the upgrade fee but felt it justified because the program is well supported, does what it claims it will do, and has been a real life saver for me - my PB hard drive could not possibly fit all my iTunes cuts! But I do keep a good number on my powerbook - duplicates from my master collection - so I always can play iTunes.

The transfer files to another iTunes folder does not work smoothly, but that is my only hesitation. Everything else works great, especially the save feature.

I am very glad to have a good program that enables me to do this.  
(Version 4.2.1)

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iTunes Library Manager
Jan 28 2006

AXXLL  I have Large number of tracks and my Powerbook HD is running out of space. Is there a layman's step-by step on how to create several libraries on external Hard drive ? I really need to sort this out. I want to create library each is about 10GB.

cheers .

Simon  
(Version 4.2.5)

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Print Therapy
Jun 14 2005

DOUG EDDY  I am going to download it because the I can never get to my jobs when there is a problem. The utility won't let me go there. I have to pull the paper or do something to cause an error before my Epson's come online with the jobs list. I think the problem is with Apple - I DO keep my system up to date and regularly run discwarrior and repair privs and do all the good little things.  
(Version 5.0.2)

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Accordance
Dec 6 2003
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DOUG  I have used Accordance for years and am impressed that they continue to improve the interface! At first it can be rather daunting because it is so powerful, but it is well worth purchase - the modular nature of the programs keeps it budget wise. It is a fantastic program and the additional research material you can purchase for it has given me a massive library just a keystroke away. Also, the staff there is terrific.  
(Version 6.0)

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