At 08:36 AM 4/17/2002 +1000, Matthew Hindson wrote: >OK, well, I thought I made it pretty clear in my original posting that these >comments were made in response to a day's testing the new version. I mean, >how in-depth could my comments be after a day's testing? Maybe I should >have made this ultra-clear (in capitals, perhaps ;-)
Matt, My comments when they go out to the entire list, just as yours did, were intended to be informative (to all), and were not intended to be an insult directed to you. (perhaps I should have used "one" in place of "you"; for that, I apologize). I assume that there are people out there trying to make a decision about what program to use (or add to their arsenal), and as I said in a separate post to Jari W.: "My point is that the only way (in my opinion) to know how a program works (and if it fits your particular method of engraving) is to live with it for a few weeks (or longer!). I find both Finale (especially for its flexibility and power) and Sibelius useful for different reasons and would not be without either program." >and so as for >my negative comments being "pretty far off base", perhaps you could go >through and refute them That's my point.: I do not think analyzing a program (or its deficiencies) via e-mail is a good idea. An extended hands-on experience is the only way (in my opinion!) that one can truly decide that a program--with both its strengths and weaknesses exposed on your screen-- is for you. >Dan C. Daniel Carno Music Engraving Services Quality work in Sibelius, Finale, Score and Igor 4514 Makyes Road Syracuse, New York 13215 (315) 492-2987 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
