Switching from Softdent

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Dr2th
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Switching from Softdent

Post by Dr2th » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:19 pm

I am considering a new software, how difficuolt it is to move the data from softdent and how difficult or easy to use this open source program
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Post by jordansparks » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:28 pm

You would need a software conversion from Softdent to Open Dental. That runs $750. I think our software is very easy to use and very stable. But, of course, I'm biased.
Jordan Sparks, DMD
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Post by abelaguilar » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:42 am

I made the switch from softdent. No problem.
Abel Aguilar, DMD
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Post by Dr2th » Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:00 am

I read where it said the program is an open source yet the trial version is limited to 30 patients, but if you get the full version you have to pay a monthly fee, How can it be an open source product in thgis case?

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Post by tdong » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:47 pm

If you know what you are doing then yes you can use OPENDENT for free by compiling the source code etc. Learn to use OD by yourself.

If you want peace of mind during the transition then you can get the support from Dr.Sparks. ex. easy installation, training on the software etc

This gives you the info on GPL lincense

"The GPL license does permit and encourage charging for distribution and support"

http://open-dent.com/programmers-resellers.html <---download source etc
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/openlicense.html
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/fees.html

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Post by sparkly » Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:29 am

Dr2th wrote:I read where it said the program is an open source yet the trial version is limited to 30 patients, but if you get the full version you have to pay a monthly fee, How can it be an open source product in thgis case?
that is for the unlimited support from OD staff as well as current updates and new features programmed by Dr S and others collaborating for the OD cause.
like tdong said above, you're always free to tackle everyhting on your own, but if you do need any additional help, there is a separate fee involved. plus you have to 'manually' pull updates. (sorry i know that's not the technical term...)

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Re: Switching from Softdent

Post by grahamde » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:09 am

Softdent conversions are now $700. For more information, see our conversions page at
http://70.90.133.65:1942/ConversionList ... nList.aspx
Derek
Open Dental Software

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