In microsoft.public.money, Scott wrote:

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Take a look at Michael Gordon's posting from this morning. It has
the link in it.

The spb Program does work with 2006. i just insatlled the trial and sync'd
my PPC and it added all my Money 2006 data into the program. So, we can
either shell out 20.00 or wait for Microsoft for who knows how long get a
Sync program.

"Javier" wrote:

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"Javier" wrote:

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Do you know why did I switch from Quicken to Money? because when I change my
handheld to my first PPC some years ago, Quicken hasn´t a compatible version
with PPC and Money has. Soo I changed because I though it was sure that MS
assures the continuity of its software in their plattform. My mistake.

Now the question is, do I change to Quicken again and buy the $19.99 pocket
version?

I guess I'll do. Because it's is not just a utility for my PPC, it's a
wokking tool I need every day. It seems MS doesn't take it very seriously
about it.



"Michael Gordon, MVP" escribió:

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Money 2005 is available on eBay, for sure. We still have no indication on
when the PPC version will be released.

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"Drummond" <Drummond[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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OKay, It's now August 19 and Money PPC 2006 is still not available. Is there
any estimate? I have tried Quicken, their conversion program it imported 384
records of over 5000, all from 2001. It took me 15 minutes to get their tech
support in India to understand that their web site says they do support the
conversion program, which they were no help with at all.

Since Quicken is out and my old Palm is dying quickly, I need to migrate to
PPC and upgrade to a more recent version of Money quickly. As 2006 is not an
option, Where can I get Money 2005?

Thanks
Drummond

"Bob Peel MVP" wrote:

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I don't know what the new norm is/will be: could be next week or next
month.............

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Michael Gordon
MVP


<johnbusc[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I have a sneaking feeling that once the Money version for a year is out the
door then the developers turn their attention to PPC version! But I could
just be being cynical!

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Bob Peel,
Microsoft MVP - Money

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For wishes or suggestions see
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<johnbusc[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Michael,

And we all assumed it was due to the issues with premature release, but
I suppose this is the new norm? I'd have to agree with some of the
other PPC users regarding the wait. If the versions must match to
sync, they should be released together. It should have nothing to do
with how many use the client app.

Alas, if that's the way its going to be (for now), I can keep my 2006
package on the shelf a little longer.

Regards,
JB

And was delayed almost two months for 2005................

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Michael Gordon
MVP


<johnbusc[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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While ideal, that practice is not what has been observed in the past few
releases. While I'm sure it was tested to some degree, many problems
remained and were identified only after release.
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Chris Cowles
Gainesville, FL



"James E. Freedle II" <noreply[at]microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Michael Gordon, MVP wrote:
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Faulty As Charged!

The PPC client came with the desktop install in 2004 and 2003 versions.

JB

My 2¢ on this:
- releasing the desktop software is tied to other products as well; Works in
particular has it's own schedule.
- I'm pretty sure that only a small % of Money users use the PPC Client. One
could argue that the majority shouldn't have to wait for this capability
used by a minority.
- My memory (which could well be faulty) is that they haven't released the
client at the same time as the desktop.


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Michael Gordon
MVP


"James E. Freedle II" <noreply[at]microsoft.com> wrote in message
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The difference in this situation is that the follow up application brings in
no new revenue.
I don't know if my theory is correct. Another theory might be is that MS
finds working on PPC is a good way to keep developers occupied as they
support fixes in new PC Money and before their next project. Whatever the
details, I still expect the reason starts with PPC Money not generating any
incremental revenue.


"John Pollard" <invalid[at]invalid.com> wrote in message
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James E. Freedle II wrote:
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Right. If companies waited until there was an absolute
guarentee that there could be no problem with their products ...
there would *never* be any products.

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John Pollard
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Your argument makes sense when you try to rationalize the reason why they
are delaying it, but when you think about it, then it falls apart. One of
the most important things that they should have done BEFORE releasing the
software was test the software to ensure that it was free of bugs.
Previously they had released it at the same time. Now if they are holding it
back, then they should be adding features to it, otherwise I can see no
logical reason to hold back. If they are having problems with making it
work, then they should have held back on releasing the Desktop software
because once you get used to having the ability to enter transactions on the
go, then you really don't want to have to wait until you get home. It was
also nice to know how much you had in your bank just by pulling out your
Pocket PC.
"Michael J. Blazin" <mjblazin[at]swbell.net> wrote in message
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I had assumed that, because PPC version is free, it makes sense to wait on
PPC version until the main product is battle tested. If the main program
needs an update, particularly a major update like 2005 required, then they
have to fix the PPC version not just in the lab, but on people's machines
too. Why bother wasting time during launch coordinating with another
programming team, particularly if they outsourced the PPC stuff?

I learned my lesson with 2005. I would have avoided bushels of grief if I'd
simply waited until PPC version was ready. The grief had nothing to do with
the PPC version's absence and was all about the original 2005 version not
being ready for prime time.

"James E. Freedle II" <noreply[at]microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I think that Microsoft really wants you to use the MSN Money rather than
keep your data on a device that you own. There is really no other reason to
delay releasing the Pocket PC version of Money later than the Windows
version.
"Richard Bollar" <bollar[at]bollar.org> wrote in message
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Actually we know the answer to this part. Money 2005 cannot open a Money
2006 file, so you'll have to revert to the backup Money made when you
upgraded. It will have a *.M14 extension.

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"DaveShort" <DaveShort[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Or better yet, MS could actually SHIP the PPC version with the desktop product?

I find ridiculous that after UPGRADING to Money 2006 from 2005 I LOSE
functionality?!

God only knows what'll happen if try to go back to using Money 2005 after my
Money file has been "updated" for use in Money 2006.

Typical MS BS. The tone of your reply says it all. It's OUR fault because we
upgraded?

Carry on, Redmond!

"Bob Peel MVP" wrote:

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