
Richard asks…
What is the best computers I can use for my business?
We have construction business and we work with quick books, design software, Estimating software and others. We need something strong, fast, big memory. What do you thing is the best we can use? Please let me know what size of memory, hard drive and speed is the best? Thanks

Wize Guy answers:
The easiest way for you to get a ballpark idea of what the computers will cost with your desired options is to head over to Dell.com and configure an OptiPlex workstation in the small business area.
Dell’s prices are competitive, so even if you purchase from a different manufacturer, you’ll at least have an idea of what the machine will cost with your desired configuration.
If you want to head to your local Best Buy or other computer retailer, you can bring your Dell configuration printout with you so that you can easily compare all the features and make sure you don’t leave anything out.
As far as a general configuration guideline? Get 4GB RAM. The Hard Drive and Processer you can select based on the current price. Start at the middle of the road option and then decide if it’s worth the extra couple of bucks to move up to the next fastest/biggest. Don’t get the inexpensive Celeron processor.
Whoever you purchase the machines from, try to get as much of the software you’ll need pre-installed. You’ll save on the software costs (unless you already own the software), and you’ll save time/money on the installation. In addition to your software apps, don’t forget the AntiVirus software.
If you have a local computer consultant that you use, see if he can get you a discounted price. If he’s got a dell reseller account, he should be able to save you a few bucks.

David asks…
Why did the pre-school say no thanks when I volunteered to come in for career day?
They are letting hairdresser, a construction worker and even a janitor but the teacher told me no thanks. I offered to bring in a 150 page requirements document and the kids and I could have a pretend meeting where we go through and attempt to assign time estimates. Do we not want to teach our kids to grow up and be software engineers?

Wize Guy answers:
She needed parents to talk to about exciting careers.. not get them ready for nap time.

Steven asks…
We require software in the field of Constructions. Please provide information.?
Functions expected: Estimates, Rate Analysis, Tender, Work Order, Contractor’s Billing, Purchase

Wize Guy answers:
Estimator 2.0 is Estimation and Project Management Software for Architects, Builders, Contractors and Engineers. With Estimator 2.0 you can prepare various Estimates and Rate Analysis of residential and commercial buildings. You can also prepare Detailed Estimate, Abstract Estimate, Tenders, Measurement Book, Cost Abstract, Labour and Contractor’s Bill, Purchase Order and other Project Management documents.

Betty asks…
you might be from Southern California if? and what is the best thing about San Diego?
Southern California, or So Cal, is defined as the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Its population centers on the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura. The region is home to over 23 million people and is the nation’s second most populated region, behind only the BosWash Region in the Northeastern United States.
There is no official definition for the northern boundary of Southern California. However, most definitions in use include all the land south of the Tehachapi Mountains, located about 70 miles (113 km) north of Los Angeles.
On the west of Southern California lies the Pacific Ocean; to the south is the international border between the United States and Mexico; to the east are the Mojave and Colorado Deserts and the Colorado River at the state’s border with Arizona and Nevada. Southern California is also divided into the Coastal Region (Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County) and the larger, more sparsely populated, desert Inland Empire (San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Imperial County). The division between the Coastal Regions and the Inland Empire winds along the backs of the coastal mountain ranges such as the Santa Ana Mountains. A related geographical term is cismontane Southern California, which refers to the portion of California on the coastal side of the Transverse and Peninsular mountain ranges. The term “Southern California” often refers to this region specifically, as opposed to largely desert areas comprising the rest of the southern portion of the state, which are referred to as transmontane Southern California.
San Diego (pronounced /?sændi?e?go?/) is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. In 2007, the city’s population was estimated to be 1,266,731.[1] It is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States, by population. It is the county seat of San Diego County.[2] and is the economic center of the San Diego–Carlsbad–San Marcos metropolitan area, the 17th-largest in the United States with a population of 3,146,274 as of 2008, and the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the Americas when including Tijuana (See San Diego-Tijuana Metro.).
San Diego County lies just north of the Mexican border—sharing a border with Tijuana—and lies south of Orange County. It is home to miles of beaches, a mild Mediterranean climate and 16 military facilities hosting the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Marine Corps.
The presence of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with the affiliated UCSD Medical Center promotes research in biotechnology.[citation needed] San Diego’s economy is largely composed of agriculture, biotechnology/biosciences, computer sciences, electronics manufacturing, defense-related manufacturing, financial and business services, ship-repair and construction, software development, telecommunications, and tourism. The city of San Diego itself has deep canyons separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural parkland scattered throughout the city. The same canyons give parts of the city a highly segmented feel, creating literal gaps between otherwise proximal neighborhoods and contributing to a low-density, car-centered built environment. Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Balboa Park lies on a mesa to the northeast. It is surrounded by several dense urban communities and abruptly ends in Hillcrest to the north. The Coronado and Point Loma peninsulas separate San Diego Bay from the ocean. Ocean Beach is on the west side of Point Loma. Mission Beach and Pacific Beach lie between the ocean and Mission Bay, a man-made aquatic park. La Jolla, an affluent community, lies north of Pacific Beach. Mount Soledad in La Jolla offers views from northern San Diego County to Mexico. Mountains rise to the east of the city, and beyond the mountains are desert areas. Cleveland National Forest is a half-hour drive from downtown San Diego. Numerous farms are found in the valleys northeast and southeast of the city. San Diego County has one of the highest counts of animal and plant species that appear on the endangered species list among counties in the United States.[3]

Wize Guy answers:
Yep

Ruth asks…
Project Management?
Any project managers. I am a Construction Project Manager. What management software do you use and how do you like it. I use Construction Suite Corporate.
It is good : Advanced Estimating, Job Costing / Accounting
Scheduling & Calendars, Company Management, ext.
It covers all phases. Just looking for anything better.

Wize Guy answers:
It all depends on what you need to manage. MS Project is fairly common for scheduling. After that it gets messy. Here are a few things you might like to look at. Timesheets, budget and expenditure, risk management, issues, action items, documents, variations, roles and responsibilities, quality activities etc.
Most organisations have a mix of software to manage each function. You might be interested to look at our software – Project Administrator – at http://www.projectperfect.com.au/pa.htm which covers all of the above plus a few more.
Regards
Neville Turbit
www.projectperfect.com.au
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