Intuit debuts new QuickBooks

Intuit has detailed features of QuickBooks 2006, the latest version of its small-business accounting software, which is scheduled to land on retailers' shelves sometime this fall. Along with faster overall performance, the package boasts expanded account and contact management features, in addition to new inventory-tracking controls. Pricing for the application has yet to be announced.

Among the specific upgrades promised in the QuickBooks update are new tools for organizing business data, including a single point of access for viewing and calculating customer, vendor and employee information. The software previously required users to look at such data in separate screens. QuickBooks 2006 also offers a new homepage feature designed to allow businesses to link and automate various business activities including management of invoicing, timesheets and bill payment. The inventory tools promise preset forms for businesses such as manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.

[webgodjj]

platform

I would be pleasently surprised if this included the Mac version of
quickbooks being upgraded as well. However, from past
experiences, this probably won't be the case.

I would be less frustrated with quickbooks if the features were the
same accross the platforms. My accountant told me it would be
less of a headache if I bought a $500 pc then to run the crippled
version they produce for a mac.

[System Tyrant]

You might as well...

forget about it. Anything other than Windows is considered a money loser.

I have always wondered which OS would do better if the playing field was level. Personally, I think Mac and Windows would fair better than Linux at the moment. In this scenerio I believe that most people would perceive Linux to be to forked.

[webgodjj]

platform

I would be pleasently surprised if this included the Mac version of
quickbooks being upgraded as well. However, from past
experiences, this probably won't be the case.

I would be less frustrated with quickbooks if the features were the
same accross the platforms. My accountant told me it would be
less of a headache if I bought a $500 pc then to run the crippled
version they produce for a mac.

[System Tyrant]

You might as well...

forget about it. Anything other than Windows is considered a money loser.

I have always wondered which OS would do better if the playing field was level. Personally, I think Mac and Windows would fair better than Linux at the moment. In this scenerio I believe that most people would perceive Linux to be to forked.

[webgodjj]

platform

I would be pleasently surprised if this included the Mac version of
quickbooks being upgraded as well. However, from past
experiences, this probably won't be the case.

I would be less frustrated with quickbooks if the features were the
same accross the platforms. My accountant told me it would be
less of a headache if I bought a $500 pc then to run the crippled
version they produce for a mac.

[System Tyrant]

You might as well...

forget about it. Anything other than Windows is considered a money loser.

I have always wondered which OS would do better if the playing field was level. Personally, I think Mac and Windows would fair better than Linux at the moment. In this scenerio I believe that most people would perceive Linux to be to forked.

[webgodjj]

platform

I would be pleasently surprised if this included the Mac version of
quickbooks being upgraded as well. However, from past
experiences, this probably won't be the case.

I would be less frustrated with quickbooks if the features were the
same accross the platforms. My accountant told me it would be
less of a headache if I bought a $500 pc then to run the crippled
version they produce for a mac.

[System Tyrant]

You might as well...

forget about it. Anything other than Windows is considered a money loser.

I have always wondered which OS would do better if the playing field was level. Personally, I think Mac and Windows would fair better than Linux at the moment. In this scenerio I believe that most people would perceive Linux to be to forked.

OpenSource the Mac products

Im a professional photographer. I want to leverage on the fact
that my accountant is QuickBooks certified. However, the Mac
version is less featured than the Windows one.

Another product that I would and perhaps any Mac-based photo
businesses (and there are lots) would love to integrate is the
Customer Manager. That product fits the bill perfectly for my
service-based line of business and integrates beautifully with
Quicken/QuickBooks. Unfortunately there is no prospect for the
Mac.

Would it be so difficult to publish the API or perhaps open-
source the Mac version in order to elevate the product to
another level. Im a programmer also, and I would be honored to
work on such a project to natively integrate Intuit's products
such as the Rental Property Manager, Customer Manager, and
Turbo Tax on the Mac.

Please consider opening up the source to the Mac if you wont be
able to satisfy the Mac market segment!

OpenSource the Mac products

Im a professional photographer. I want to leverage on the fact
that my accountant is QuickBooks certified. However, the Mac
version is less featured than the Windows one.

Another product that I would and perhaps any Mac-based photo
businesses (and there are lots) would love to integrate is the
Customer Manager. That product fits the bill perfectly for my
service-based line of business and integrates beautifully with
Quicken/QuickBooks. Unfortunately there is no prospect for the
Mac.

Would it be so difficult to publish the API or perhaps open-
source the Mac version in order to elevate the product to
another level. Im a programmer also, and I would be honored to
work on such a project to natively integrate Intuit's products
such as the Rental Property Manager, Customer Manager, and
Turbo Tax on the Mac.

Please consider opening up the source to the Mac if you wont be
able to satisfy the Mac market segment!

OpenSource the Mac products

Im a professional photographer. I want to leverage on the fact
that my accountant is QuickBooks certified. However, the Mac
version is less featured than the Windows one.

Another product that I would and perhaps any Mac-based photo
businesses (and there are lots) would love to integrate is the
Customer Manager. That product fits the bill perfectly for my
service-based line of business and integrates beautifully with
Quicken/QuickBooks. Unfortunately there is no prospect for the
Mac.

Would it be so difficult to publish the API or perhaps open-
source the Mac version in order to elevate the product to
another level. Im a programmer also, and I would be honored to
work on such a project to natively integrate Intuit's products
such as the Rental Property Manager, Customer Manager, and
Turbo Tax on the Mac.

Please consider opening up the source to the Mac if you wont be
able to satisfy the Mac market segment!

OpenSource the Mac products

Im a professional photographer. I want to leverage on the fact
that my accountant is QuickBooks certified. However, the Mac
version is less featured than the Windows one.

Another product that I would and perhaps any Mac-based photo
businesses (and there are lots) would love to integrate is the
Customer Manager. That product fits the bill perfectly for my
service-based line of business and integrates beautifully with
Quicken/QuickBooks. Unfortunately there is no prospect for the
Mac.

Would it be so difficult to publish the API or perhaps open-
source the Mac version in order to elevate the product to
another level. Im a programmer also, and I would be honored to
work on such a project to natively integrate Intuit's products
such as the Rental Property Manager, Customer Manager, and
Turbo Tax on the Mac.

Please consider opening up the source to the Mac if you wont be
able to satisfy the Mac market segment!