ooSooM How I Use It and Why
To achieve this I have started off by using ooSooM to store my Todo Tasks and Projects as well as store all my reference information. In addition to this, using the Attachment features of ooSooM version 2 I have also stored all my important images, documents, excel files, mp3 files and movies within ooSooM.
I then moved all my R10Office databases to my Dropbox folder. My customers, prospects, suppliers and all associated history are now all together in my Dropbox folder. I have upgraded my account for increased storage and activated the ‘Pack-Rat’ option, which effectively gives me unlimited document rollback.
The reason for choosing Dropbox is that Dropbox gives me a remote, synchronised backup of my information, folders and files. This allows me to use one of several computers (or my iPhone) to access my information, knowing that it will be synchronised and always available.
Dropbox works by uploading a copy of your designated Dropbox folder to the Dropbox server. This is done automatically and in the background. I have no connection with Dropbox other than as a satisfied customer and long time user of their free service.
The screenshots below give you an idea of the kind of information I am storing within ooSooM. Information that is now all safely (and automatically) backed up and synchronised for me without any effort on my part
ooSooM is available free of charge from Arten Science.
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New Release ooSooM Version 2
http://www.artenscience.co.uk/artenscience/Blog/files/oos200.html
Oh, and Happy Holidays to everyone.
It’s perhaps a bit much to expect ‘peace on earth’ but that won’t stop me wishing for it.
Cheers - Steve
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NanooSooM - New ooSooM Utility for Mac
NanooSooM can be downloaded for free here:
http://www.artenscience.com/autoupdate/latestversions/nanoosoom.zip
Consider it an early Christmas Present from Arten Science
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New UI for ooSooM - Feedback Needed
Lets hear your responses here:
http://getsatisfaction.com/artenscience/topics/oosoom_proposed_user_interface_update_input_needed
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New Mac CRM and Productivity Software
Today Arten Science announced it’s R10Office CRM and Productivity Suite designed specifically for Individuals, Clubs, Groups and Small Businesses. The R10Office Suite will let you Store, View, Interact and Communicate with your Contacts, Customers, Prospects, Network and Suppliers more easily and efficiently than ever before.
The R10Office CRM and Productivity Suite consists of four applications that cover Contacts, Todo/Task Management and Digital Filing, Bulk/Batch Email Marketing and Award Winning Encryption. Each of the four R10Office applications are available separately but really come into their own when used as a suite. The suite consists of:
ContaX CRM: Build Relationships. Reap the Rewards. Effective CRM.
ooSooM: The Todo Manager You've Been Waiting For.
R10BatchMail: Bulk Email. Done Right.
R10Cipher: Security For Everyone.
System Features:
* Supplied as Universal Binaries for Mac OSX including Snow Leopard
* Windows Version works on XP, Vista, 2003 and 7
* Easy to use, Modern, Clean Interface
* Requires No Installation
* No Modifications made to your computer outside of the R10Office folder
* To 'uninstall' - Just delete the R10Office folder
* Requires no additional Runtime installation
* Can be run from a USB drive
* Online Help System
* Support Forum
* Sync the Databases with iDisk, DropBox or Similar
Benefits:
* More Effective Sales Calls
* Increased Sales through Repeat Business from Past Customers
* Improved Ability to Provide a Higher Level of Customer Service
* Greater Customer Satisfaction because you Understand their Unique Needs
* Enhanced Communication
* View your Contact History
* See your Contacts by Geographical Spread
* Visual Relationship Views
* Graphs and Charts show your Contact Database Visually
* Accurate Contact Records
* Keep your Contacts up to date with targeted eMail
* Send Encrypted Email, for example Staff Reviews
* Transfer and Store Encrypted Documents, for example Financial Information
* Use for Backup, Zip your files then Encrypt the Zip with R10Cipher
* Secure Peer to Peer, End to End Encryption
* Store information and files safely on your Laptop
* Store Patients Records and Health Data
* Archive Research Documents
Testimonials:
"R10BatchMail is brilliant - easy to use, intuitive and very useful - you can make targeted email campaigns with ease in whatever html editor you find easiest - it's a MUST for all web designers who want to add extra marketing thrust to their portfolio of products. I can't wait to see how the product develops in the future." - Mitch Stone IDM Design
"Our custom ArtenSUITE module is fantastic for our company needs - Arten Science not only create our software, they maintain our data - always available and reliable. I could not recommend them more highly." - Chris Fanthom Managing Director, TMS Limited
"R10Cipher is a fantastic cross platform tool which has given us the peace of mind that our patient sensitive research data can be transmitted electronically in a secure manner on site or with collaborators around the world. The ability to encrypt and attach files to emails or simply encrypt the email text between Apple Macs and Windows PCs without the need for complicated software installations means that our users are happy to use this great bit of software. The developer's proactive approach to their software development requesting and rapidly incorporating users feedback has turned a good encryption tool into and excellent one." - Paul McGrath, Computer Manager, Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre
Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.4 or higher
* Windows XP / Vista / Window 7
* Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel
* G4 Processor, 1GHz or faster
* 140 MB Hard Drive space
Pricing and Availability:
R10Office is available now at the introductory price of £79GBP ($135USD) for a Single User license. Corporation Site Licenses and Educational licenses are available, contact us for further details. A 30 Day Trial version of ContaX, with no functionality restrictions can be downloaded. Any data entered during the trial period can be carried forward into the full version if purchased.
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Common Sense from Lou Carbone
The most interesting interview in my opinion came from a person I had not heard of previously: Lou Carbone from Experience Engineering.
Bob's introduction did not give me any idea as to just how much I would enjoy reading this interview.
It's difficult to explain what it was about Lou that I liked, but his comments resonated with me. He was talking about the customer experience and how important it is to the success of a company.
His opinions matched mine and made me realise that I need to get those values across to my customers, I need to make their experience the best it can be. I am a decent person with a deep routed sense of justice and a desire to be the best I can be, and a desire to provide the best service I can. I need to prove this to my customers through every interaction they have with me or Arten Science.
Lou has given me a lot to think about and a lot of work to do.
It sounds just like common sense, and it is. Sometimes though we all need a reminder, a prompt. Common sense isn't so common any more and people like Lou are needed sometimes to remind us of things that deep down we already know.
Written with JustWrite and ooSooM. Free Utilities from Arten Science.
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An Update ...
I did however speak to my consultant who told me exactly what is likely to happen in the future as regards my injury. He was impressed with my progress going as far as to say that he had not seen anyone with this type of injury start recovering so quickly - but he didn’t pull any punches regarding my future use of this leg. The best I can expect is to suffer from Arthritis in the knee, followed by a knee replacement operation in five years.
The problem is that the break to my Tibia Plateau consisted of approximately six large pieces of bone and over one hundred smaller pieces ... This has obviously been repaired as well as possible but there is a good possibility the repair will not take my weight and allow me to walk. I should know in four weeks time when I will try and apply some weight to the joint.
I’ve looked at all the options and possibilities and have contingency plans in place, it’s going to take more than a smashed Tibia to put me in a wheelchair
If there is one thing that I learned from my time as a soldier in the British Army it’s that our capabilities are far beyond our expectations and so much can be achieved through sheer belief and determination. Following a Mountain Bike accident a few years ago I have had and recovered from four operations on my spine. I’ll get through this latest inconvenience in the same way.Every cloud has a silver lining and in this case the silver lining is the fact that I have stopped smoking. My last cigarette was October 2nd, around 2pm as I lay in pain, barely able to move and watching a yellow Air Ambulance helicopter landing a hundred yards away. It’s surprising how easy it is to quit smoking when you are confined to bed in hospital for a fortnight
On the business front things have also been busy. Due to my being confined to a chair at the moment I have had to turn down two lucrative contracts, a Software Development contract and a Security Audit. I have however accepted one software development contract as it came via an old friend who understands the current situation and is willing to act as liaison between myself and the customer. I’ll be starting that contract next week. The last week or so has been spent releasing ooSooM and completing ContaX, which will be released later this week.
ooSooM has been incredibly successful, receiving several five star reviews and having over 1000 registered users already. Of course it helps that ooSooM is released as Freeware !
I’ve had great support from family, friends and customers. Deserving of particular praise is my wife, Judith. While I spend the day sat in a chair like Henry VIII being waited on hand and foot, Judy is responsible for making sure I have food, drink, tablets, toothbrush, cleaning stuff etc. etc. When this is over and I am back on my feet I am going to treat her somehow, show her how much her support and love means to me.
Incidentally, when I mention Henry VIII, I mean I’m more like this one:
than this one: 
Incidentally, please have a look at this page. I have set this up to gather donations for the Derbyshire Leicestershire Rutland Air Ambulance. Please consider donating.
http://www.artenscience.co.uk/artenscience/Pages/donate.html
Anyway, that’s enough for now. Time for me to go and get some work done. ContaX won’t release itself
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New Product Release: ooSooM
ooSooM is a Todo Management and Secure Digital Filing System for Macintosh OSX and Microsoft Windows.
The idea behind ooSooM is simple. To get on with the job in hand you need to get thoughts of what needs doing and what needs remembering out of your head and safely and securely logged, in a way that means you can find them later when needed. Bits of paper are so yesterday
ooSooM does not attempt to force a predetermined 'methodology' on you, rather it's very free format and open allowing you to use it however you like, but with enough structure to ensure that once logged, information can retrieved easily and readily.
ooSooM is Windows 7 and OSX Snow Leopard compatible.
ooSooM is supplied FREE OF CHARGE for PERSONAL USE.
One of the unique features of ooSooM is that if you have an R10Cipher license then Todo or Vault items within ooSooM can be Encrypted / Decrypted on an individual basis. This allows you to use ooSooM to store confidential information such as Passwords, Serial Numbers, Credit Card Numbers, Bank Details Etc.
Another unique feature of ooSooM is that it integrates directly with ContaX, our CRM package. This means that Todo items and Vault items can be linked to particular Customers, Suppliers or Contacts. This link can be seen both from within ooSooM and within ContaX.
You can see some pictures of ooSooM below, and you can view the Getting Started Guide here.
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