Looks like ACCPAC will be shipping OE 6.5 to our end users on June 28, 1999. For those clients who have Sales Analysis and Quik Reports for DOS, should we tell them to wait for their Softrak upgrades or plunge boldly forward with the upgrades? Incidentally, Sales Analysis 6.5 is one of those wonderful programs that everyone wants as soon as they see a demo.

I tried installing OE6.5 just to see what would happen and SR6.5 (990405) says it isn't compatible. The data bases are different between OE 6.1 and 6.5 as shown by the change in ODBC drivers.

To Softrak - when might we expect updates to handle OE 6.5 ?

Dear Steve and Tony:

If your clients require the use of Sales Analysis right away, then it would make sense to instruct them to wait to upgrade, otherwise of course, let them install the new OE6.5 to get used to the new features.

We are making every effort to ensure that the new revision of SA6.5A that addresses compatibility with OE6.5 is released as close as possible to the release date of OE, however, at this time we cannot give a firm date. Our Partners who have current status will be able to download the new SA revision NFR Demo prior to our End Users receiving their update, and of course, only the EU's that are on a current SA upgrade plan (or combined upg and tech supp plan)will be receiving this mailout.

Current Softrak partners should keep checking the partner area of our site for this revision closer to the anticipated rel date of OE6.5. Wally will likely send this information in an Adagio Note Email at that time, but this would be the only other way for you to find out.

Regards,
Robin