Develop Base applications

[xrayzebra]

I'm using a proprietary but free-to-public Access-based application for inspection of housing - it was created by a government agency.

I've often thought of trying to re-create it with a simpler UI and expanded capabilities in Access, but it is beyond my technical ability, so I thought of hiring someone to do it for me. The product might well be marketable, though profit is not my first motive.

Now, I'm thinking, why not seek out open source developers who work in OO?

Can anyone tell me where I might go to start with to meet such folks?

I'd be looking to run the database/app in Windows 2000 thru Vista.

[Hagar Delest]

I move your thread to the Paid support forum, there is a thread with a list of consultants if you're interested.

[keme]

Sounds interesting, though I'm not entirely sure if I'll find the time and motivation.
Still, some general info would be useful to anyone volunteering. Like...

• How does the original application look and perform (can it be downloaded from that government agency)?
• Does it carry any content (basic questions, regulation standards, etc.) or just basic structure for filling in?
• Do you envision a standalone application (one single user at a time, locally on the computer where the application is installed), a centralized base with remote login facility, or some combination?
• What are your issues with the current UI?
• What capabilities do you miss?
• What kind of market potential do you see for the application (is it worldwide or national)?

If you currently don't feel like going public with those details, you can PM me.

[hush0puppy]

U can send specs to hush0puppy@gmail.com
Any project can be sent for fine tunning talk in max 2 weeks.

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