Interesting development regarding TRLog. Note the message is from Tree,
N6TR . . .
FYI.
- Jay/K4OGG
>Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 08:40:28 -0700
>From: Tree N6TR <tree@kkn.net>
>To: trlog@contesting.com
>Subject: [TRLog] TR Log for Windows?
>Sender: owner-trlog@contesting.com
>X-Sponsor: W4AN, KM3T, N5KO & AD1C
>
>
>
>Please read this announcement and the following Q&A. Perhaps TR Log
>users will have a windows option after all.
>
>CSS and N6TR begin discussions on Windows(tm) based contesting
>software.
>
>Program would use TR and Log Windows technology for ease of use and
>powerful features.
>
>Muscle Shoals, Alabama. 1 May 2001: Creative Services Software
>announced today they have entered into discussions with Larry (Tree)
>Tyree, N6TR to research the feasibility of incorporating both
>TR Log and Log Windows technology into a next generation contesting
>program.
>
>"Looking into the future, we're seeing more and more hams getting
>into contesting.", said Rick Ruhl, W4PC, President of Creative
>Services Software, Inc. "Using the 'best of' technology from
>TR Log and Log Windows, it's a good base for a next generation
>contesting program with hooks inot our logging program for
>keeping track of awards and contacts."
>
>"Partnering with Log Windows will allow the TR Log concept to become
>available in the windows environment." said Larry "Tree" Tyree, N6TR,
>owner of TR Log.
>
>The DOS version of TR Log will still be sold by N6TR and the current
>distributors. The windows version will be developed, sold, and supported
>by CSS and its dealer network.
>
>Hams use TR Log and Log Windows worldwide.
>
>Log Windows is owned by SCO, Inc and is maintained by Creative
>Services Software.
>
>Creative Services Software is at http://www.cssincorp.com
>TR Log is at http://www.qth.com/tr
>The Log Windows home page is at http://www.logwindows.com
>
>Windows is a Registered Trademark of Microsoft Corperation
>
>
>Questions and Answers about the CSS and N6TR press release:
>
>Q: Does this mean that the DOS version of TR Log is dead?
>
>A: No. The DOS version of TR Log will continue to be updated and
> enhanced just as it would have without this agreement. TR Log
> for DOS would only die if everyone decided the windows version
> was preferred.
>
>
>Q: Will Creative Services Software take over the DOS version of TR
> Log as well?
>
>A: No. The DOS version of TR Log continues to be owned by N6TR.
>
>
>Q: How can I upgrade to new windows version?
>
>A: Details still need to be worked out (after all, we don't have any
> software yet). The Windows based contesting module will be a
> separate program from Log Windows (you don't need Log Windows to
> run the program). The contesting module will interface with Log
> Windows to allow full data exportation.
>
>
>Q: Will future TR Log DOS features be exported to the windows version?
> How about the other way around?
>
>A: Some features (such as support for new contests) can move very
> easily from one program to the other. Other features will be
> more difficult. Essentially, they will be separate programs
> after the initial development.
>
>
>Q: Who do I call for support of the windows version?
>
>A: CSS will be supporting the program. There will likely be a
> separate mail list generated for the windows version, which
> can be used to ask questions.
>
>
>Q: Does this announcement explain why TR Log wasn't at Dayton this
> year?
>
>A: No. K5TR and N6TR previously announced their intention to take
> a year off from Dayton last August.
>
>
>Q: Will there be any changes in the distribution of TR Log?
>
>A: None are planned at this time. The TR Log distributors will
> continue to sell and support the DOS version. CSS will market
> and support the windows version.
>
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