[ale] software for service industry

[Mike Harrison]

> probably going to automate his business paperwork..  scheduling, sales,
> accounting.. what packages or programs/applications can I show her??

It's a question for the people that do his books more than take care of 
his computer. ie: If his accountant is a peachtree/quickbooks/... person,
he should be using the same. I've heard QuickBooks is working well under 
wine, but have not tried it myself.  --Mike--