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Yes ... it's an ongoing commitment (labour of love, whatever).

We use a separate programme (written in-house) because SC is a server based programme so unless you are on the network you cannot access it. This is not practical when on the wards (unless you had a good wireless system of course). At the end of the day or whenever the data is synchronised with a central server and then, in the background, transferred into SC.

Have to say I'm pleased to see that you are taking some account of the costs involved in customising "free" software. This is a matter that is so often ignored and can in fact end up costing a great deal. Sometimes it's actually cheaper to let others do the work/development and pay them for their specialist skills.

Thanks for the clarification. I foolishly assumed you would have a WIFI network. We are lucky enough to already have a fully operational and supported WIFI network so this negates the issue with synchronising.

Your absolutely right about open source software. However, I think its a phenominal resource which is highly underestimated. It really depends on the software in question though and perhaps something as 'critical' as a CMMS should be left to the specialists. This general ignorance of open source seems to stem from a reluctance to move away from Microsoft - even if it was only occasionally and when theres clearly better/cheaper solution at hand. In time it will change...

Thanks,
Martin

Hi

Agree with you regarding the limitations of open-source software.

Have a look at www.infohealth-solutions.com and their product F2.

I think there has been a previous forum thread on the product too under biomed databases.

Thanks

Hello Martin
We have been users of Medusa since March 09 and have been very happy with the system and SoftPro's support. Give me a call if you want to come and see it working!
Paul

It's worth looking at them all.

Medusa
F2
Backtraq
EMAT

Paul has offered for you to see Medusa, I will offer to show you EMAT (just up the road from Paul).

- Joe

To be honest, if anyone wants to see our database in action they are welcome.

Often its not down to the package entirely but the usage as people will set up the configurable programs in different ways.

Many differing softwares work well for the individual because we take time to customise it. I know Paul would support this as he has done the same for Medusa

I do feel that we have got it right though (the configuration side of things) but would always welcome outside opinions and value their input.

So if anyones passing sunny Lancaster and fancies a look give me a shout.

Cheers
Joe

Is this the same Medusa that has origins (was developed by a bloke) in the Royal Air Force?

"Medusa" came up by chance during a conversation in a Dark Side Shed* during the week (when some Old Sweats were reminiscing [shooting the breeze ... swinging the lamp] as some [all] of those guys tend to do whenever/wherever they congregate [muster ... or, indeed, laager-up]).

On a similar tack ... does any ex-Arte et Marte type have any info about the fate of the in-house database which was [may have been] developed some [many] years ago at Bielefeld - probably by some old Tiffy or other? No - that can't be right:- it must have been some old Tech or other (as the Tiffy wouldn't have had the time, what with all that other BS he would have been fielding).

* OK, "Industrial Unit" if you like.

We are also happy Medusa Users for the last 2 years.

and no Geoff I dont think it has RAF origins as its an acronym in Swedish....
:O)

Nothing to do with a snake-head who liked seeing other folk get stoned, then?