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Author:  thekjman [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:05 am ]
Post subject:  WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Hello to All ;

I just tried to Browse for www.Latshaw.com and It is NOW a Different company that is trying to sell Latshaw Software and the New Latshaw Software has Tons of CRAPWARE Built into the New Latshaw Software that will REPLACE your Browser Software that you use everyday .

Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to Install any New Software made by Latshaw . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

I think Bob Latshaw SOLD his Software Website and the LATSHAW Name . :angry:
Author:  Lonman [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
No nothing was sold off, they legally changed the name. It was not only announce on their website but facebook page as well. Still owned and operated by the same entity as it's always been. since the name change they have also changed their websites.

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Author:  thekjman [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Thanks for the Reply ,, But I still say that NOW their Software is full of Add-On CRAPWARE ,, so be Carefull. :bawling: :bawling:
Author:  karaoke koyote [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Bob Latshaw is a friend of mine. trust me, Latshaw systems in just fine... in fact, he's doing quite well. The name change was a business move.
Author:  KaraokeIan [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
thekjman wrote:
the New Latshaw Software has Tons of CRAPWARE Built into the New Latshaw Software that will REPLACE your Browser Software that you use everyday .


Um, no it doesn't. I've installed all the new versions of their apps, and just like before, they never include ANY other software or ads for any other company. The only person spreading crap is you.
Author:  chrisavis [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris
Author:  Brian A [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
chrisavis wrote:
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris

I think it's Alan B. - Alan, is this you disguised as a new poster?
Alan B wrote:
So, my good friend... it's ok. We all make mistakes. So, toss that software you're using and step up to the best. You'll be glad you did.

Anyway, I'm here for you my friend. :D I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season. I hope I was able to bring a smile to your face. :)

Happy Holidays to you & yours as well. :wink:
Author:  Lonman [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
thekjman wrote:
Thanks for the Reply ,, But I still say that NOW their Software is full of Add-On CRAPWARE ,, so be Carefull. :bawling: :bawling:

Probably your computer since you are THE ONLY one that has ever complained of this. Sounds like you got a virus elsewhere that is affecting other program installs.
Author:  Kirks Karaoke [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
It just re directs you to http://www.karaosoft.com/ The new name.
Author:  mightywiz [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
this is a whois search for domain ownership:

as you notice it's registered to Robert latshaw & latshw systems

WHOIS information for karaosoft.com:***

[Querying whois.verisign-grs.com]
[Redirected to whois.godaddy.com]
[Querying whois.godaddy.com]
[whois.godaddy.com]
Domain Name: KARAOSOFT.COM
Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com
Registrant Name: Robert Latshaw
Registrant Organization: Latshaw Systems
Name Server: NS1.DISCOUNTASP.NET
Name Server: NS2.DISCOUNTASP.NET
Name Server: NS3.DISCOUNTASP.NET
DNSSEC: unsigned

For complete domain details go to:
http://who.godaddy.com/whoischeck.aspx? ... AOSOFT.COM

can we now end this busted conspiracy theory....
Author:  Alan B [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Brian A wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris

I think it's Alan B. - Alan, is this you disguised as a new poster?

Wow Brian, I just can't keep anything from you! :D Anyway, I can assure you it's not me. I have enough to do running CompuHost. :lol:
Author:  chrisavis [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Alan B wrote:
Brian A wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris

I think it's Alan B. - Alan, is this you disguised as a new poster?

Wow Brian, I just can't keep anything from you! :D Anyway, I can assure you it's not me. I have enough to do running CompuHost. :lol:


Does CompuHost take that much concentration? :)

-Chris
Author:  Alan B [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
chrisavis wrote:
Alan B wrote:
Brian A wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris

I think it's Alan B. - Alan, is this you disguised as a new poster?

Wow Brian, I just can't keep anything from you! :D Anyway, I can assure you it's not me. I have enough to do running CompuHost. :lol:


Does CompuHost take that much concentration? :)

-Chris

I'm glad you asked that Chris. The answer is yes, since it's so much more advanced than Karma. Anyway, thanks for asking!
Author:  chrisavis [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Alan B wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
Alan B wrote:
Brian A wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
http://latshaw.com and http://latshawsystems.com both redirect to the new site http://karaosoft.com

None of Latshaws products install any crapware or make any modifications to web browsers.


Be VERY ,, VERY Carefull How you start to believe a user that just joined the forums and has only made 1 post with completely FALSE information . :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

("The Lone Ranger" is this you? :) )

-Chris

I think it's Alan B. - Alan, is this you disguised as a new poster?

Wow Brian, I just can't keep anything from you! :D Anyway, I can assure you it's not me. I have enough to do running CompuHost. :lol:


Does CompuHost take that much concentration? :)

-Chris

I'm glad you asked that Chris. The answer is yes, since it's so much more advanced than Karma. Anyway, thanks for asking!


Complex <> Advanced.

I am wondering what it is that CompuHost can do during an active show that I can't do or might want to do with Karma.

I know I can add a song to the Karma database in about 20 seconds if I downloaded one on the fly. Not sure CompuHost can even update the database while a singer is singing can it? (I may be wrong...I really don't know). Even if it can I know it can't update the database as fast as Karma. And doesn't it also have to be in some special format.

btw....iPhone.....VERY advanced. ANYONE can pick it up and use it with no training at all. I can teach someone everything about Karma in 15 minutes.

-Chris
Author:  kjmann [ Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
I've used Compu-host in the past and I currently use Karma. comput-host is a clunky piece of garbage. Slow, won't update the database during a performance (Stops the song that is playing if you try), Requires a much faster computer to even function (Karma will run on a single core 1.8ghz with no problem) and has got to have the most cluttered control layout I've ever seen. Also, there is nothing more annoying than a program that has to go through a bunch of windows just to add a song to a singers Cue. Not to mention the customer service is piss poor.

I have shown karma to several KJs that were using Compu-host and they have since converted to Karma.
Author:  Smoothedge69 [ Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
PCDJ Karaoki is somewhat the same as Compu-host, I believe. It, too, has problems updating during a performance, and even switching "cases". Sometime you can't add singers during a performance, too. Has anyone else use Karaoki, and what did you think of it??
Author:  Brian A [ Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
chrisavis wrote:
I know I can add a song to the Karma database in about 20 seconds if I downloaded one on the fly. Not sure CompuHost can even update the database while a singer is singing can it? (I may be wrong...I really don't know). Even if it can I know it can't update the database as fast as Karma. And doesn't it also have to be in some special format. -Chris

Learn something everyday. I did not know that, chris. I know you can point & click any desired object on the screen (with the exception of 5 on top right; play, stop, pause, fade & play next) without disturbing the tracks already playing. I didn’t know you can also update the database at the same time. So I tried it & you were right. Awesome! Thanks!
Author:  Brian A [ Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Couple pertinent info karaosoft posted on their facebook page:

Dec 9: “Just an FYI so you can plan ahead, Karma 2014 will increase the minimum screen resolution width from 1024 to 1280. So, if you have an old monitor or video card with a max resolution of 1024x768, you'll either need to stick with Karma 2013 or get a new monitor. Sorry, it's in the name of progress I swear”.

Dec 14: “Woke up to find out we hit our 5,000th customer in the U.S. ...and on my birthday I know it's purely coincidental, but what a great present to wake up to, and thank you all for helping us hit this new milestone”. Congrats, Bob & happy birthday!
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Author:  chrisavis [ Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
Brian A wrote:
chrisavis wrote:
I know I can add a song to the Karma database in about 20 seconds if I downloaded one on the fly. Not sure CompuHost can even update the database while a singer is singing can it? (I may be wrong...I really don't know). Even if it can I know it can't update the database as fast as Karma. And doesn't it also have to be in some special format. -Chris

Learn something everyday. I did not know that, chris. I know you can point & click any desired object on the screen (with the exception of 5 on top right; play, stop, pause, fade & play next) without disturbing the tracks already playing. I didn’t know you can also update the database at the same time. So I tried it & you were right. Awesome! Thanks!



Brian - I have become quite efficient at buying and downloading a new track, properly naming the downloaded track, moving it to the correct folder location, and then updating the database all within a single singer being on stage. Only works on slower nights where I am not managing other things.

There are some reporting features I wish Karma had, but after chatting with Bob Latshaw, I understand exactly why those features are not there. (it isn't a technical limitation, it is a support limitation).

-Chris
Author:  frede [ Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: WARNING !! I think Latshaw Systems is DEAD !!
CompuHost can update the database while a singer is singing, but with the media player there’s really no reason to. As a test, I just updated the library with 2,299 songs in under a minute while a song was playing. As for properly naming songs, CompuHost has ten different name templates for adding songs, but again, with the media player there’s really no reason to. I do like Karma’s dark screen, but even if Karma added a Kiosk system and KJMediaPro support, I still wouldn’t crossgrade till they allowed me to create a much more professional looking performance screen. CompuHost will run on a Pentium 4, 1.6ghz , but you’ll probably want to turn off some of the features that don’t even exist in Karma. As for support, they both could use some help in that department, but at least CompuHost will listen.
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