How is Microsoft Dynamics GP is better than Oracle Financials?
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You need to find a person who knows both systems very well. \n\nUnfortunately, such a person probably doesn't exist.  Most people specialize in one or the other, and most M$ geeks only know M$ (sorry, but that's the truth).\n\nWorse yet, what is "better" overall might not work for your company.  For instance, I upgraded a client from an old version of Peachtree to a new one (better!) but we had to cancel that when we found out that the newer Peachtree had a limitation that we couldn't work around (worse!).\n\nEither system will probably work.  I don't like the fact that any M$ financial software locks me into M$ products, usually their latest-greatest only (so you have to upgrade Office, Exchange, etc when you upgrade the accounting software).  Oracle will probably run on servers of various platforms, which might be nice.  \n\nYour success will depend greatly on the people who do your install and configuration and migration and training.  Choose VERY carefully -- they will be de facto a part of your staff for years.\n\nAny accounting software change is hell... tell you accounting people that it will be at least a year of hell, during which time they'll develop drug and alcohol habits.  That way, when they only complain for 6 months you can tell them that you're ahead of schedule and the project is exceeding expectations.  I'm serious about this -- otherwise, people (like the computer guy) will get fired at the 3-4 month mark!!!!
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Hi Mark,\n\nI do not know what exactly you want to know here. I am not much aware about SSA but as far as SAP and Oracle are concerned, here is my explanation.\n\nOracle has many products which includes the big share of its database software. Now SAP is an ERP software which can run on ORACLE as a database.\n\nBut when you talk about Oracle ERP products like they took over JD Edwards, Sieble CRM etc. they are coming in to competition with SAP in the field of ERP.\n\nI hope you understand the point better now.\n\nRegards,\nYatin Bhatt
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http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=DIS
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Better for whom, Microsoft or investors?\n\nFrom an investmant point of view - you probably know what you will get from a microsoft bond. There would obviously be very low risk of default - probably not much rate of return either. \n\nAs for stock, Microsoft releasing $250 Million more in stock shares can't do much for the price of the stock already out there. Make your own value judgement based on theeir financials.\n\nfrom microsoft perspective, they probably would be better off not diluting stock shares. With their rock solid financials I would probably just releases a bond issue, though I can't guess why they would ahve to raise money.
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Ms Money, its more user friendly and graphical. Try out the new version, Money 2005, its just amazing. You can have all the information in one place, with the best graphical display with any personal finance manager application. Second choice would be Quicken, from Intuit.
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Share price has absolutly no importance in stock buying decision. (unless looking to write options with limited amount of money). A company could be worth $100 and it does not matter if it has two shares of 50 dollars each, or 100 shares of $1 each. RHAT is worth 5 billion dollars and MSFT is 286 billion dollars As for Rhat VS. MSFT, it is important to see the value of one share of MSFT, and RHAT.  and MSFT is expected to make just less of 1.5 per share next year and RHAT is to make less than 40 cents. The investors are expecting RHAT to have extremely high growth. Rhat is at a future PE of 75, which is very high and very risky, any small news of faltered growth will kill this stock, so even if Earnings per share double next year (not expected by estimaters) they would have a PE of 35 which is average for the industry and no guarantee that it would be higher than that is the excitement goes up. Looking at the cashflow of RHAT which is horrible due to their need of research, and only fairly good debt. This stock is extremely risky and holds limited upside. I don't like large caps, but in this case, it is better than this small cap, and there are plenty of other small caps with far less risk and higher potential than RHAT, BUT, if you are looking for long term investments, and you honestly believe that RHAt will rattle Microsoft and steal a big piece of it's market share in the coming decade, then hold on to it. a 30% short term loss, is not too bad if it's market cap reaches 50 Billion for a 1000% gain in less than ten years. I rather wait and see them doing some conquering first though.
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http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=%5EGSPC
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I prefer SAP but Oracle is okay too.
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Oracle is in high demand in Australia.
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Here is a very thorough and point-by-point comparison of these two products:\n\nhttp://financialsoft.about.com/od/reviewsfinancesoftware/a/MDel06vsQDel06.htm
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The Dow will have more volatility since it is only comprised of 30 stocks.  Typically, the S&P 500 is viewed as a better measure of large cap performance, as it is comprised of the largest 500 public companies.  If you want a measure for companies of all sizes, I would recommend the Russell 3000 or the Wilshire 5000.
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Access is Microsofts attempt to do databases which is horrible. SQL or Oracle are better but people still use that for some reason. Below are links on Amazon for books on Access 2003 best is to just follow through one of those and fumble around to teach yourself.
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I like Palo Alto's software http://www.paloalto.com/ . They have an easy to use interface, plus well-written sample business plans. I would like to see better flexibility in doing the financials, but overall is still the best for me. I have test-drived several business planning software, and Palo Alto is what I like best.
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Oracle use to be a choice, but with Visual Studio 2005 - SQL is now the only smart choice.  Visual Studio has easy (easy for tech. savvy people) to use graphical interfaces to link to your SQL database to create great grids where you can update, delete, or add a record - create a chart, graph or report with Reporting Services (you can't use Microsoft's Reporting Services with Oracle).
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Microsoft has been DEAD MONEY so long I can't remember when.  I lost 20 points a share on it quite a few years back.\n\nIt will be a very slow go for a long time, 1 to 2 days a week gaining, 3 - 4 days losing or hanging around even.  They do not have anywhere to go with core business, done their deal, unless they get something into Japan, Asia, etc. profitable.\n\nF and CAT will eventurally show much better long term return on investment.
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PHP is good if you only want DYNAMICS, but when you are talking of Business Logics and Web based Applications then you must opt for ASP.NET or JSP/Servlets
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Neither one is better than the other.  Each product has their own characteristics and each personal has their own individual needs.  NEVER listen to anyone who tells you to only buy either one or the other.  Most people will carry a mix of both.  The best thing a person can do is consult with a financial professional and have a needs analysis done.