By Rachael Gutierrez

Entrepreneurs searching for POS systems in San Antonio desire programs that provide numerous business solutions . In the past, many stores relied on devices that did little more than tally purchases and secure funds. Modern business owners want programs that bring together multiple functions efficiently. The ability to analyze sales is a must for current managers. Up to date devices and software offer more convenience for those making purchases. In addition, technological improvements provide management with the ability to upgrade practices and, perhaps, make more money.

Several elements influence the decisions owners make about the right programs for their situations. In most cases, though, stores all want easily learned, flexible, protected and budget friendly packages. Many choose systems that can grow as their businesses grow. Their first investments may be basic, expandable set ups. At times, well established concerns go with sophisticated plans that meet their every need.

A majority of establishments seek the same fundamental elements. Most want programs that elevate the way the store is perceived by consumers. They also look for flexible options that easily accommodate changes in pricing and government fees. Many request products offering numerous methods for examining customer purchases. In some circumstances, the ability to track a money trail is also helpful.

Quite a few ready made software packages meet the basic needs of many businesses. There are plug in and go services for companies operating in particular categories like fast food, clothing, automotive shops and food providers. Many times these pre configured solutions allow changes which accommodate individual requirements.

Many store owners ask for specific methods to scrutinize sales. Inventory can be broken down into categories and analyzed. Software can also calculate the amount of money needed to produce a product. Combined, the two reports show managers which items generate profits and which may be money losers. Looking at purchases made at set times throughout the day is another helpful tool. This helps the person in charge know when to have certain things available for sale.

Some approaches allow managers to give each worker a specific sign in code. This tool is a good method for tracking employee productivity. In addition, it enhances the oversight of funds. If cash disappears through faulty handling or theft, discovering the cause becomes less troublesome.

A higher degree of software sophistication adds to overall efficiency. Some POS systems can be installed with various methods for speeding up stock counts. Invoices and inventory numbers are put into the equipment at specified times. Needed documentation prints out on command. As a result, there is no duplication of effort.

The introduction of integrated sales software offers many advantages to most stores. The needs of a great number of establishments can be satisfied by off the rack products. However, a lot of businesses require more options for their operations. A few upgrades often give owners everything they want. There are companies that will need sophisticated programs to take care of their wide range of activities. Discussing the various possibilities with a person trained in installing POS systems in San Antonio makes sense for ventures large and small.

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This probably doesnt come as a surprise to many people but iPad users are "selfish elites." At least, thats what a new study says. The research comes from MyType, a consumer research firm. They surveyed 20,000 people between March and May to get a "psychological profile" of iPad owners. The result? "Selfish elites."

MyType found that iPad owners tend to be up to six times more "wealthy, sophisticated, highly educated, and disproportionately interested in business and finance" compared to non-owners. iPad owners also tend to be less than kind or altruistic. For the most part, they fell into the 30-50 age range.

However, a whopping 96% of those likely to criticize iPads dont even own the device. Those people have been deemed "independent geeks" by the company. MyTypes Tim Koelkebeck said in an interview with Wired.com that this group earned its name by being "self-directed young people who look down on conformity and are interested in video games, computers, electronics, science and the internet."

MyType lists a number of reasons as to why the iPad owners could be, well, the way they are. Speculation includes the high price tag of the device and the desire to have more gadgets on which to do more work for the workaholic types. As a matter of fact, when the iPad was released, there seemed to be mixed opinions amongst the people who wondered why the device was even necessary versus the people who saw it as a cool new way to stay connected.

As for the "independent geeks" or critics of the device, speculation suggests they are one trip to the Apple Store away from praising the iPad. Koelkebeck says that bashing it is an "identity statement." He goes on to say of the critics, "As a mainstream, closed-platform device whose major claim to fame is ease of use and sex appeal, the iPad is everything that they are not."

Thats pretty harsh, but anyone who knows anything about computers, the tech world, or modern pop culture knows that hating Apple products is simply a way of life for some people. However, there are also those people out there who would probably buy Apple garbage bags if they were to go on sale at the Apple Store.

Just how scientific is this research? Well, obviously, calling someone a "selfish elite" or an "independent geek" is pretty subjective. However, MyType did make a serious effort to get the American publics opinion of the iPad. You can read more about how they conducted their research and the reasoning behind it at MyType.com/blog.

If youre on the fence about the iPad and would like to take one for a test drive, check out temporary iPad Rentals.

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We were planning to ship a client a new domain server based on ClearOS.
Good spec machine with 2 x 1 TB hard disk in mirror. We got the operating system installed, the disks mirrored and the configuration started easily within 2 hours.
Our client then bought some software (without our recommendation or involvement) and it only runs on Windows server platforms using Microsoft SQL Server. So our Linux based, easy to configure domain server has now to be installed with the very expensive, very slow, very cumbersome Windows 2008 server software. (I had hoped never to have to install one of these again!).
We placed another disk in for the system to reside on and at our third attempt managed to get the OS loaded. Ok now time to set up the mirror on the 1 TG disk. Remember apart from the extra hard disk this is exactly the same hardware as we used before - not a new machine with different hardware - exactly the same kit.
We created the mirror (using the whole disk) and after 2 hours the format was only 24% complete! Six hours later we return to the machine to find the mirror resynching but only 51% complete!! I thought overnight disk formats went out with Novell Netware V2!!! And what is it resynching, there is no data on the disk!!!! (No, I do not want an answer but I want the boys and girls at Microsoft to ask themselves that question).
Has anyone in Microsoft ever tried to do this operation? I cannot believe that any developer would think this level of performance was acceptable.
So wake up world. There is no need to design and write programs that only run on Windows platforms. There is no need to rely on the inefficient Windows software. Or pay the over inflated prices Microsoft charge. (Hey, did you know that to buy a 3 pack set of Win7 OEM costs more that buying 3 individual packs).
Lets not settle for mediocrity, lets push for systems that allow us to benefit from the high performance hardware we can now get.

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