what is the main difference(s) if any between quickbooks 2000 and 2006 and can I apply 2000 knowledge to 2006?
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I really don't think there is much diffrence between the 2, but I do know that you can put info from 2000, into 2006, but not vice/versa
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i actually use quickbooks premier accountant. Once you get used to it you can't live without it.
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I would recommend Quickbooks if you have to choose one. I would say to take the Peachtree (or learn it on your own) later on if you're able, though once you have something of a background you'll have the experience to learn other software easily on your own.\n\nKeep in mind that many companies use their own programs, rather than QB or PTree.
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Best software would either be QuickBooks or PeachTree.  I use both since I'm an accountant.  They both are very user friendly but I prefer Quickbooks.\n\nIf you're looking for a less expensive software - MS Money is good for just personal finances - I would definately not recommend it for business finances.\n\nI usually use MS Access to write and design my own software - which can be very time consuming and you have to know what you're doing.  \n\nBut I would recommend for a small business the use of QuickBooks.
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If you are running older computers you may want to stay with W2k Pro. I have P-III computers of which two ran XP and the others W2k Pro. When the XP computer needed reistalling I went back to W2k. I could see no advantage and XP soaked up most of the computers resources. I found W2k very easy on the resources and could do everything I needed. I just thought I would mention it before you took the plunge. \nIMHO
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You'll need to create a database using MySQL, Microsoft SQL or something similar, and pick one of the computers to be the main repository or master. You fill the database up with the current information then copy it to a second database in the other computer, using a second copy of the same software. You then set the two databases to "talk" to each other; during the "conversation" they have, they will update each other with the changes made, no matter where they have been changed. \n\nI'm not sure if you can do this with Microsoft Access but to get it to work right, you'll need a database administrator to make the initial setup and show you how to make the two Quickbooks talk to each other. It is a pretty common task so any decent database admin should be able to get it up and running in less than a day unless your Quickbooks has something quirky about it, or unless you have a lot of data to translate over.\n\nIt's hard to find a reasonably priced freelancer for such a short job because freelancers and consultants usually want a couple weeks' worth of work before taking a project. I'd recommend talking to some friends to see if any of them know a good IT guy in their office (sounds like your office is pretty small). If you can find the tech to do it, I can tell you exactly what to ask for in Microsoft talk. \n\nAlternately, you can consider converting the QuickBooks into an online database program which would be accessible from anywhere that you have an Internet connection, and it would be real-time; if your secretary updated something, you'd see it in an instant. I'm not sure what features you need so I can't recommend one but go to your choice of search engine, and search for "online database" then go browsing!
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http://www.quickbooks.com/support/index/ndxw_14_updates.html
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP are essentially the same operating system (known internally as Windows NT 5.0 and Windows NT 5.1, respectively.) Here are some considerations if you're trying to decide which version to use:\n\nWindows 2000 benefits\n\n    * Windows 2000 has lower system requirements, and has a simpler interface (no "Styles" to mess with).\n    * Windows 2000 is slightly less expensive, and has no product activation.\n    * Windows 2000 has been out for a while, and most of the common problems and security holes have been uncovered and fixed.\n    * Third-party software and hardware products that aren't yet XP-compatible may be compatible with Windows 2000; check the manufacturers of your devices and applications for XP support before you upgrade. \n\nWindows XP benefits\n\n    * Windows XP is somewhat faster than Windows 2000, assuming you have a fast processor and tons of memory (although it will run fine with a 300Mhz Pentium II and 128MB of RAM).\n    * The new Windows XP interface is more cheerful and colorful than earlier versions, although the less-cartoony "Classic" interface can still be used if desired.\n    * Windows XP has more bells and whistles, such as the Windows Movie Maker, built-in CD writer support, the Internet Connection Firewall, and Remote Desktop Connection.\n    * Windows XP has better support for games and comes with more games than Windows 2000.\n    * Windows XP is the latest OS - if you don't upgrade now, you'll probably end up migrating to XP eventually anyway, and we mere mortals can only take so many OS upgrades.\n    * Manufacturers of existing hardware and software products are more likely to add Windows XP compatibility now than Windows 2000 compatibility.
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2k = 2000\n2k3 = 2003\n\nUsed to represent years. Started using after Y2K bug.
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Well, for a little more objective answer, I would say it depends on what your company needs.\n\nI've supported PeachTree before and I honestly prefer Quickbooks support and software over PeachTree.\n\nI'm currently involved in our financial package switch and I just recieved the new MS Financials demo from Microsoft.  I would recommend you order the demo from them before making a decision, and do the same for PeachTree.\n\nI first heard rumblings about Great Plains back in 20001, so it's been in *development* for at least 5 years.\n\nThe one thing I do like about the MS package is that you can order the modules individually, so it can be customized to your specific business needs.  Plus, the GP package has both tangible and intangible asset management, which QuickBooks doesn't (except QB Accountant has the Tangible Asset Manager addin which is crap).\n\nAgain, I'd demo all of the packages you're interested in before making a decision.
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Quickbooks is really popular, but I've found that Microsoft Money is MUCH simpler and does the job if you have an accountant.\nPeachtree is another popular one.
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I realize you are in a cash squeeze, but I would not trust my accounting records to freeware. Even though it may be a great program, you really have no real claim to support of the product, because its free.\n\nStick with quickbooks pro. Not that expensive and really easy to use.
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2000 has less network compatibilities then 2003. But one new tecnology is added to 2003 is that... its support image writing... its means if you have two harddisk then both of them will have the same data but still they work separately inside windows.
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Yes, though it is not going to be as efficient.  It should not have any problems.  Server 2003 is pretty much the same as W2K except is has more features.  Hard to find out exactly what you are looking for, but feel free to follow up.
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-- Quickbooks is an inexpensive starter kit and is most comonly used by bookkeepers.\n-- Microsoft Money has a good migration path (Quick Books or similar -> Small Business Accounting -> Great Plains)\n-- GnuCash is free and robust (used on Linux systems)\n-- Standard green 3-column notebooks are often enough for the first month or two.\n\nBefore you get too overwhelmed with startup administrativa (not that I have anything about keeping good accounts), read The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki (Apple's head marketing guy during its first 20 years and garage.com's founder).  Great stuff.  It'll keep you focused, alive, and on a good track as you get going.\n\nBest of Luck!
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Try QuickBooks, from Quicken, or similar - to be found in the business software section of a good bookstore or your local Best Buy.  Check out reviews at software trade sites or even at Consumer Reports, JD Power, etc.
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Try this website, the calculator can tell you values relative to the 2004 dollar which is close enough to the 2006 dollar for your purposes.\n\nhttp://eh.net/hmit/compare/