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Last Post 07/25/2007 2:44 AM by  Gale Hawkins
Xactimate for DOS
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buildthefuture
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07/22/2007 10:02 PM

    Hi im looking for Xactimate for DOS, the old verison that was popular back in the 90's. Im willing to pay top dollar for this program. I would even be willing to buy the computer it is on to get my hands on this program.  Please respond to this ASAP.  email me draftsman831@yahoo.com thanks you.
    CATdawg
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    07/23/2007 8:41 AM

    I can only guess that you work for the Smithsonian?

    Lee Norwood, aka "CATdawg"
    buildthefuture
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    07/23/2007 11:23 AM
    No, i dont work for anybody. Im a general contractor and i used that program back in the days when it was popular. Well that computer was stolen and i have no way of getting that software. I dont want any other program because thats the one im familiar with. Please help me if you can. I will pay you. Thanks
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    07/24/2007 2:49 AM
    From what I understand, the codes are the same as they were on the vintage DOS program. With your knowledge of the codes, and the new features, you would be able to use to current, or more current versions. I believe it would actually be an advantage.
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    07/24/2007 4:05 PM
    Yes but i dont want to pay monthly for the new one. Can someone PLEASE find this program for me. i will buy the computer it is on if i have to.
    sbeau4014
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    07/24/2007 7:33 PM
    I'm sure the prices used in it from the 1990's are still pretty accurate
    Gale Hawkins
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    07/25/2007 2:44 AM
    Jason the marketing strategy has changed over the last 10-15 years as to buying versus leasing. Even if you could find a DOS version (5.8 may have been the last) I am not sure it would run on XP or later. Windows 98 was the last main OS supporting DOS very well the best I remember. Next you are going to have to convince someone at Xactimate to activate the DOS version but I doubt that is an option from even a technical stand point. I am certain PowerClaim 98 and it was Windows 95 based would not even install on a computer today. If it did we would have not way to activate it because the hard drive containing that software crashed several months ago thankfully.
     
    Yes you could buy an old computer with 5.8 running on it but just moving a computer that old could kill the hard drive. If Xactimate is of any cash value to your business you would be financially better off to get a usable solution perhaps but then you may be planning to close shop in a couple years.
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