Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Goodbye Windows 2000
On 13th July 2010, Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows 2000.
From today we will no longer testing or supporting our software with Windows 2000. We recommend all customers using Windows 2000 upgrade to Windows XP or later.
Our software currently supports Windows XP and Windows Vista. Some customers are using Windows 7, but we recommend Vista until full testing has been completed.
Tags: Fashione, Retail, Windows 7
VAT Rate Increase
From the 1st January 2010, the standard rate of will return to 17.5 percent.
All customers will need to change the VAT rate using the VAT parameters module. If you need any assistance, please contact our support team.
Source: HMRC
Tags: VAT
Windows 7 RTM Update
Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing.
When can I get it?
6th August 2009 – MSDN and Technet subscribers can download Windows 7 RTM in English.
16th August 16 2009 – Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified members can download Windows 7 RTM in English.
23rd August 2009 - Microsoft Action Pack subscribers will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English.
22nd October 2009 – Windows 7 will be available in retail stores, on-line, and with new computer purchases.
Tags: Windows 7
Help Desk Hours
Our support help desk is open during the following hours.
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Bank Holidays | Closed |
Additional hours and weekend support is available on request.
eTill Screenshot
Our aim with for the retail point of sale was to reduce the transaction time and create a simple, clean interface for our customers.
Here is a screen shot of the eTill Point Of Sale screen.
Tags: Retail
Firefox 3.5
The long awaited update for Firefox 3.5 has been released.
You can download the British English version here.
Windows 7 RTM
Mark your calendars, Microsoft Windows 7 will be released on Thursday 22nd October 2009.
Microsoft will deliver Release to Manufacturing (RTM) code to partners in the second half of July. Windows 7 will become generally available on October. 22, 2009.
Sources: Microsoft, Windows Blog, Paul Thurrott
Tags: Windows 7
Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft released the second service pack for Windows Vista.
You can download the 32bit version and a 64bit version here.
Note service pack one is requred before installing.
Apple Mac Support
Yesterday we successfully installed our back office software onto a Apple Macintosh.
The software in running on a Parallels virtual machine with Microsoft Windows XP installed.
Although we do not currently officially support Macs, it is good to know our software can be used by customers who own a Mac.
Moda Footwear 2009
We will demonstrating our EPOS solutions at the Moda Footwear show at the NEC, Birmingham, between the 15th and 17th February 2009.
Our stand is located in hall 19 FH48