14th March 2009, 10:48 AM
One thing I am interested in is the HER software.. databases.. HERs have several some HBSMR (an access database as well) while others have their own, I even know of one that has no database - just cards.. 
Given the ease you are able to transfer data, and the difficulty others are having (been two years now) perhaps you may consider marketing your version (seriously.. ! perhaps we could discuss this elsewhere)
To sum up, and I think it may be good to sum up.
The offer of UKDFD data whether it is possible to be accepted or not, is a step forward, and will hopefully mean that terms such as irresponsible will cease to be used. I believe there is room for both, and that BOTH the PAS and UKDFD can get on with what they do... the ability to transfer data is there, but in reality, perhaps the HERs are not the best place for that data, but should just reside on the websites, with the ability for more detailed queries and research. Which is where they are more useful.
I can happily support both. I can also comment that the funding for HERs is insufficient for what is asked of them, they do a cracking job, but how much more they could do, if properly funded and staffed.
?When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.?
William Blake
Given the ease you are able to transfer data, and the difficulty others are having (been two years now) perhaps you may consider marketing your version (seriously.. ! perhaps we could discuss this elsewhere)
To sum up, and I think it may be good to sum up.
The offer of UKDFD data whether it is possible to be accepted or not, is a step forward, and will hopefully mean that terms such as irresponsible will cease to be used. I believe there is room for both, and that BOTH the PAS and UKDFD can get on with what they do... the ability to transfer data is there, but in reality, perhaps the HERs are not the best place for that data, but should just reside on the websites, with the ability for more detailed queries and research. Which is where they are more useful.
I can happily support both. I can also comment that the funding for HERs is insufficient for what is asked of them, they do a cracking job, but how much more they could do, if properly funded and staffed.
?When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.?
William Blake