In article <Pine.3.89.9605221131.A290-0100000@netcom18>, [log in to unmask]
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>Well, I feel like I have gone back into public accounting.  Upper
>management is no longer satisfied with time estimates that the
>programming staff provides for projects.  The split between fire
>fighting, client training, and programming is also under the
>micro scope.
>
>Does anyone have any suggestions on a cheap solution to accumulate
>time and produce summary graphs and statistical reports.  This
>seems like a nightmare to track and I don't think it will last
>more than about 6 months.
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Hi John,
 
One cheap way to get all that is with Microsoft Project
for windows.  Set each programmer up as a resource.  Put
Project on a server and have the programmers update their
time.  You can print reports charts , etc to dazzel the
bean counters.
 
Project does have a somewhat sharp learning curve though.
 
jerry
 
 
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