Hello,

Do you run a webhosting company? You have a Cobalt RaQ which does'nt gives you enough power for your reseller to do automated stuff, like adding websites, billing their clients, viewing their statistics(space they have used, their users/users used, domains they have added, number of domain they can add and etc), add mysql databases, remove mysql databases, add subdomains, delete subdomain and etc??

Well, If your answer is yes, then RaQ CP is the solution for all your problems. Though still under constructions and planned to be released within one or two weeks it would give your resellers full power to do their stuff.

Below is a list of features your resellers can perform:


Add Subdomain
Remove Subdomain
Add a Domain
Add a User
Add a mySQL Database
Remove a mysql database (which is added by them)
Send email to all the domains added by a specified reseller (only reseller can send the email)
Send email to only 1 domain
Pay their bills
Use a ticketing software to send a ticket to the webhosting company


and more would come soon


Below are the features that Administrator can perform:


Add a Reseller
Delete a Reseler
Suspend a Reseller
Enter Resellers spec (like number of domains, users, mysl database)
See Resellers account status (active if billed otherwise suspended)
See reseller's billing date
Send reseller a message for billing
and other stuff would be added


The software is almost complete but eventually would take sometime to be launched.

I need your comments regarding the software, what features you would like to be added and etc stuff.



-Omair

I definitely would like to take a look at it. There is definitely a lack of CPs for Cobalt products.

I'd be very interested. Price will be a big deciding factor, I'm simply not gonna pay as much or more per month for a control panel as I pay for my whole server. A onetime fee per cpu would be nice, with upgrades costing a good bit less than a full version.

I'm assuming he is offering this FREE, though even so this should be posted in the Ad Forums.

I'm assuming he is offering this FREE


I am not offering this product for free :D. I would be deciding how much to charge for it, though I think I will be charging onetime fees.


Any additional features you people would like to have?



-Omair

automated sign up through the web with support for gateways like 2checkout, paypal, authoritize.net, all the big ones.

Also, have it so that you can do auto billing with transaction limits (meaning only accounts that have greater than $5.00 balance).

Each reseller should have that two.

Also, give the ability to move across servers. Say that you run this script off of a main DNS server, then have it so that you can automatically add clients to a server, and when the limit has been reached for customers on that server, move to the next server. That would be a nice option.

Jim

IMHO a price of $100 plus small upgrade fees for major upgrades would be fair -- if it works as promised, has a good engine, and a nice interface.

I think that is a fair price. :cool:

Better make it $100.00 per server, and make sure that you can upgrade the thing easily. Also, you may want to offer custom installation or customization for additional dollars.

Jim

automated sign up through the web with support for gateways like 2checkout, paypal, authoritize.net, all the big ones.


I have implemented this feature though I need to re-check with authorize.net and 2 checkout


Each reseller should have that two.


They have!



Also, have it so that you can do auto billing with transaction limits (meaning only accounts that have greater than $5.00 balance).

In my to-do list.


IMHO a price of $100 plus small upgrade fees for major upgrades would be fair -- if it works as promised, has a good engine, and a nice interface.


I would be posting a demo of the complete RaQ CP on its website. Secondly, I am planning to charge US$150 or so/server.


-Omair

Originally posted by Omair Haroon

Well, If your answer is yes, then RaQ CP is the solution for all your problems. Though still under constructions and planned to be released within one or two weeks it would give your resellers full power to do their stuff.



Well, unless I missed it elsewhere, it's been a couple of months now.. did you finalize this product yet?

Just curious.

I too would like to know the status of this CP....

I am beta testing the software internally.

Also, I want to clear out onething. I am also working as a Lead Webmaster for a Firm as well as also attend College, so I get less time to work on RaQCP.

Also, if anyone is interested in Beta testing the software, which have the following features working:

- Resellers can add website
- Admin can add Resellers
- Reseller Packages
- Add Subdomains
- Allot IPs to Resellers
- and more

or if anyone wishes to receive more details or have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at omair@omair-haroon.com


Salam,
-Omair

I am looking for a server to beta test the software. The server needs not to be hosting any websites. Reason? Because I have been just testing it on my RaQ with risks as I am hosting my customers on it. Having a server with no domains with it would give me freedom to do certain things that I have been thinking of.

What would you get? A free copy of RaQCp. E-mail me at omair[at]omair-haroon.com


Salam,
-Omair Haroon

Hello

Great i wait long time for this, so we have here in Germany only Confixx that can handle reseller for a Server (its a same as Plesk) so i need that great stuff for 2 RAQ Server's only in this time, but i need more in the future.

How can i pay from Germany to you when you have finished the scripts ???


Good Idea that you have programming that stuff cool


Greets from Germany the land with Gold medal's in Olympia


Michael

Hello Guys,

Michael have been nice to allow us to use his RaQ4i to beta test our scripts on.

We are looking for a RaQ3 for beta testing our scripts on. Once done, we would be ready to launch our product.

The complete feature list is below:

Resellers Area:
- Admin Notes/News
- Edit Profile (website, email and etc)
- Packages (Add Packages and etc)
- Client List (you can send them e-mail and do etc).
- Statistics (what you have and what you are left with)
- mySQL Databases (add/delete)
- Subdomains (add/delete)
- Send Admin Trouble Tickets
- Get a EMPHASIZED message when logged in if monthly charge is due
- Send email to only one clients or all clients
- IP Address resellers are alloted and they have used


Admin. Area:
- Manage Resellers
- Add Notes/News
- Trouble Ticket System
- Send a single reseller email or to all of them
- Manage IP Address


I had first decided to have packages that Admin could use to add resellers, but then I realized that whenever a reseller would need add-ons, admin. would have to add a new package and do all that stuff, so I dropped that idea.

I am expecting to launch this product finally by this monday.

Here is my to-do list:

- Template System
- Billing System
- Resellers could suspend/unsuspend websites
- Resellers could access the clients www.client-domain.com/siteadmin with their username/password

If you have any questions please email me o@omair-haroonNOSPAM.com (just remove NOSPAM) :)


Salam,
-Omair

Please contact me if interested

ok, I know it's only Sunday. But just checking up to see if you are going ahead with selling it tomorrow ? Very interested!

Are we live Omair? Is there a web site where I can sign up or download a trial at least ?

Well,

No.. Actually we had Eid here that kept me a lot busy. But work comes before rest.. so I have almost finished the Resellers Part. Only the administration menu is left which I think won't take more than few hours.

For website, I would be putting up one by today night... And that's the time by which I am planning to launch the product too.

BTW, I have a question. What price range are you guys looking for?

Before quoting a price, please keep in mind that I have been working on this product for the last 8+ months.

Also, I am planning to launch the second version soon after the first version would be launched. The second version would have Bill Manager (just my another product) integrated with it.

Bill Manager is compatible with all Third Party Merchant providers that provide you with links to pay (e.g ClickBank).

Just incase someone asks, I would be encoding the whole software through Zend Encoder. Also I would be improving the software as the time pass by.

Open for suggestions :)


Salam,
-Omair

I guess the hard part here is that we have not seen a product yet, or a demo.

I could not really give you a suggestion for a price until I actually seen the product and tried it out. I haven't written to this thread yet, but I had been subscribed to it for awhile now waiting for word of the product release, or at least a demo.

I am patiently, excitedly waiting for your site to go up.

Hi, as soon as the product is ready and up for sale I will definetly buy a copy from you. Please e-mail me when its ready.

Chris

I think a pricing structure like SHADm would be "acceptable". Maybe a yearly lease, one copy per Raq. If it does exactly what it says on the tin, then I'd be happy to pay up to €250 max! Now, I realise that I'm not in the same boat as everyone else, but this is something which I need badly, and don't have the time to make one myself.

Hello Guys,

Hmm.. Demo... Should the demo allow you to add domains in real time or not?

Hm... Ok. Got an idea. I would finally put the demo product as well as the product out by tomorrow same time (as now.. its 2:47 a.m here)..

Confirm.. Though website would not at first professional looking as it would be a 30 minute fast design.

Anyways, just want to let you know that those who would buy the product would be the beta testers as well.

E-mail me o@omair-haroon.com for any questions.


Salam,
-Omair

Does being a beta user mean we will get a discount ?

The demo won't need to add domains in real time, just something saying, "your domain would have been added here".

Hello just1post..

Well, you are the one who would be using it after all.. so whats the discount for?

Secondly, I have ordered Zend Encoder but my credit card was rejected. So I would put up the demo and things up today but the script would be available once I get the Zend Encoder.

BTW, Many people asked me the price.. And the price is US$250/per server and includes unlimited updates.

Suggestions are still welcome.


Salam,
-Omair

how much does a Zend Encoder cost?


Jim

US$2880 :bawling:


Salam,
-Omair

Originally posted by Omair Haroon
US$2880 :bawling:


Salam,
-Omair

Or 50$ USD per month.

Hello Guys,

Some of you might be thinking why am I always posting about the delays in launch. I am sorry, but always there is something left that I would like to add to the RaQ CP.

Anyways, just wanted to inform you guys that I have finally got it ready. Website have been created and the only thing left is to encode the files. I have been playing with Zend Encoder and was'nt able to work things out. I have contacted Zend regarding support and hopefully would get things settled out by tomorrow.

Lastly, I assure you that I would finally launch the product tomorrow as well as the website and the demo too :)

By the Grace of God and my expectations say that this product would help out not hundreds but thousands of Hosting Companies on Cobalt Server.

Feedbacks are welcome at omair[at]omair-haroon.com

Would keep you posted.


Salam,
-Omair

Originally posted by jks


Or 50$ USD per month.

I think this service is no more available on Zend.com :(



Salam,
-Omair

Sshhhshh.. Got to sleep.. 3:00a.m here :( WHT addiction will make me blind someday :lol:

Hi Omair,

Although I'm looking forward to this service a lot, there is not point in releasing a half-finished product and ruining your chances for success. i.e. being remembered for the teething problems with your control panel and not what a much needed service it is.

Anxiously waiting...

Hello Guys,

I was reported an error when creating users on a RaQ4i. Also, I have decided that I would launch the product once it is totally complete.
The main part is complete, the things left is:

Billing System for both Resellers and Administrator


That is the only thing that is left. I know you guys would be thinking I am some f**l or something, but I don't want to ruin all my hardwork.

I am still looking for beta testers. Send the requests my way at omair[at]omair-haroon.com


Salam,
-Omair

Hello guys,

A demo of the RaQ CP is up and running :)

URL: http://62.8.214.51/raqcp/index.php
Username: omair
Password: omair

Also, please do not make any changes to profile and etc.

I would be looking forward to hear your comments.


Salam,
-Omair

Nice clean design for one, should be easy to make templates.

I see that some of the pages are not found (viewdomain.php) I'm assuming that this is just a security measure, or just limiting the demo.

Will you be able to add features that would mimic the cobalt cp, like adding emails/users etc. ? I'd really like to get rid of/not have to use the cobalt cp if possible, so if this could take care of the main features I'd be pretty chuffed.


One major problem is: When can I sign up???

It's coming on nicely :)
Anything that can offer a more affordable option is good!

Hello Just1Post,


Nice clean design for one, should be easy to make templates.


Thanks. That is why I have so simple header.



I see that some of the pages are not found (viewdomain.php) I'm assuming that this is just a security measure, or just limiting the demo.

Yes, there are 2 pages that I have deleted. One is Change Password and another one is viewdomain.php. View domain shows the username and site administrators password for the virtual site.



Will you be able to add features that would mimic the cobalt cp, like adding emails/users etc. ? I'd really like to get rid of/not have to use the cobalt cp if possible, so if this could take care of the main features I'd be pretty chuffed.


Sure, I can do that. But for this, you would have to create all the users in RaQ CP only. I mean to say that lets say you have alloted a domain (for e.g; omair.com) only 3 users and you create 2 users in RaQ CP and then create one through Cobalt CP and then come back again to RaQ CP and try to create the user. This way according to the RaQ CP records only 2 users have been created but actually 3 have been created. And if you would try adding another user from RaQ CP (that would make it 4) so the RaQ CP GUI won't give you an error, but instead it would add it to the database but would'nt create it in the background actually.



One major problem is: When can I sign up???


Signup?? :rolleyes: Or I think you mean to say buy?
If so, then you would have to wait few more days. Actually, the main reason I posted a demo over here is that I wanted to add all the features that people would like to have and then finally launch it.



Anything that can offer a more affordable option is good!

As I stated before, you can tell me the features you would like to have and I would implement it if I could.


Looking forward for more feedback :)


Salam,
-Omair

I assume when you use this you can still use the regular CP that Sun provides.

I do not know if you ever got a RaQ3i to test on but we might have one free in a few weeks.

Let us know. This is definately something we might use if ti works well.

Hello,


I assume when you use this you can still use the regular CP that Sun provides.


Yes, You can.



I do not know if you ever got a RaQ3i to test on but we might have one free in a few weeks.


I already got one for myself.


Salam,
-Omair

i sthis the CP for the users or the admin?

If it is going to be for the resellers ... where do they add their clients ftp details etc.?

It looking nice ... Could be good to see current bandwidth left for the reseller not just their clients:)

Cant wait to get my hands on it!

Chris

Please keep me posted where to find the final version and where to sign up for a stable version....

What is your target price to sell ? Just curious....

Keep up the good work looks great so to say !

Robbert

Originally posted by cyrusTvirus

What is your target price to sell ? Just curious....


I think he said $250/year

Hello,


I think he said $250/year


Actually its US$250/license/server.
Not per year.

I have a question,


Does this control panel allow for people to manange the server and everything. Like another RAQ control panel, to replace the one that comes pre-installed? Or is this an add-on, where you have to use both?


Jim

Will there be an end user (level3) control panel, or will they have to use the normal Cobalt CP?

I have a question about the add client/domain page. When entering a new client, where do you add the domain name and web hosting package ?

I find the following exert worrying: "Space: 197 MB alloted out of 127 MB", surely this is just a mis-print, no ?

It's still a beta, so there are a couple of issues still to be resolved. I'm sure before it's released that he'll have ironed out these problems.

Hello Guys,


Does this control panel allow for people to manange the server and everything. Like another RAQ control panel, to replace the one that comes pre-installed? Or is this an add-on, where you have to use both?


No. RaQ CP is an add-on. Though I plan to make it a fully functional CP, but right now the main purpose is Reseller Features.




Will there be an end user (level3) control panel, or will they have to use the normal Cobalt CP?


No. Right now there ain't any end user control panel. The clients that reseller would add would have to use normal Cobalt CP.



I have a question about the add client/domain page. When entering a new client, where do you add the domain name and web hosting package ?


First you add a customer (name,email,address and etc) and then add domains/accounts to him. This way it makes easier to manage domains for those clients who have more than one domains hosted.


I find the following exert worrying: "Space: 197 MB alloted out of 127 MB", surely this is just a mis-print, no ?


When you add domain/account for a client, and fill in the form, it creates a PHP file which is processed by the daemon file. Once processed the file created is deleted.

So when I was testing the software, I used that file again and again to create accounts and since all the error checking is done on the front-end records were added that many times. Though I will correct that right now.



It's still a beta, so there are a couple of issues still to be resolved. I'm sure before it's released that he'll have ironed out these problems.


Exactly what I was about to say. Release is expected in two or three days or may be later. It all depends on how successful the testing goes :)

BTW, Do you guys think of any other features that RaQ CP should have?


Salam,
-Omair

Hello Guys,

I have two news for you.

First is Demo is down for some technical reasons
Secondly, I am left with only one thing, that I can't make it work. Though I trying my level best to accomplish it. Anyways, I would launch the product once it is done.

Thanks for your patience. I guess its a matter of hours or maybe a day :)



Salam,
-Omair

Thanks for the update Omair.

Can you say what it is that you can't finish ? I hope it won't effect things too much.

Testing the RaQCP for the last time :)
Then the things that would be left would be writing the documentation/how to install and encrypting the files.


That's it :)



Salam,
-Omair

Ok. I have written the documentation. Tested it first and the last time. Only thing left is encrypting all the files.

Then it would be available for you guys.


Can you say what it is that you can't finish ? I hope it won't effect things too much.

For some reason, the script was'nt creating virtual sites with PHP and ASP even if they were enabled. Just solved the problem :)



Salam,
-Omair

Hi Omair,

Can you set up some forums for clients to discuss developments of the CP ? Nothing like a community backed software. We'll eventually help each other out w/ installation issues and prolly help ya with the coding too :)

Hello Just1Post,

I would try to setup one by today. I would be a little bit busy today as I am having exams and would be launching RaQ CP too.

One of the beta testers requested me to modify the Client Profile Page a bit, so that would also take me an hour or so to do. But Inshallah I would launch the software by today definitely.



Salam,
-Omair

Originally posted by Omair Haroon
Hello Just1Post,

I would try to setup one by today. I would be a little bit busy today as I am having exams and would be launching RaQ CP too.

One of the beta testers requested me to modify the Client Profile Page a bit, so that would also take me an hour or so to do. But Inshallah I would launch the software by today definitely.



Salam,
-Omair

Good luck on your exams!

Rather wait a day or two with the RaQ CP, and do well on your exam instead! :-)

Hello Guys,

Finally your RaQCP is ready. I am designing its website. Would be a lot simple. All things are ready. Better check out your credit cards and hold tight :)

Make sure PHP is installed as a CGI module too :p

I am very happy :) Thanks for all your support. its already 2:30 a.m here. I would launch the website by this tomorrow (after 12 hours)

Wish me best of Luck. Also, if any of you buy the software and think that anything is missing, just email me and I would do it for you :)


Salam,
-Omair

Where can we order ??

The site would be up shortly ... I hope anyway:)

<<~Boing~>> <<~boing~>>

Hello Guys,

The product is complete and already being zipped. I am capturing Screen Shots and trying to put a live demo.

Website is a bit dirty and dry as I had to design it within half an hour or so :)

So are you guys ready?? :cool:




Salam,
-Omair

waiting ...

Hello Guys,


RaQ CP have finally been launched. Check out http://www.omair-haroon.com for more details and to order!


Also, if anyone interested in ordering bulk amount of licenses, please e-mail raqcp@[nospam]omair-haroon.com



Salam,
-Omair

will buy as soon as auto setup is rdy:)



Chris

Auto Setup ?



Salam,
-Omair

Speaking via AIM

I have been waiting to see what you have since you posted

11-25-2001 01:11 PM

I have been subscribe since then, everytime I see
a post I get excited, then I get here and more sorrow.

BUT!!

I want you to take as much time as you need to make a rock solid project, don't rush it!

Well it looks like you've more or less finished it - congratulations!

Well,

ljprevo,

Thanks for being interested in the product. Firstly, I consider the product to be completely finished. Secondly, if I would be asked to add any other features, I would simply make the changes and send all the customers, files that should be replaced.

That would do it!


Salam,
-Omair

Only draw back I see is a single Raq should stay
about 150 sites. I sign up 10 resellers and they add 10 sites then
I am done.

I have to buy another license for another server?

When will your demo be up?

Then here is a question,

One server gets filled up, what stops that reseller from adding
sites on the first server, when you want his new sites on
the second one?

Guess what I suggest is a cross server script, where the admin
can change what server the reseller can/can not add sites to

150 sites is a lot, but when you add a handful of resellers adding sites they could over load your server very quick.

James has a very good point.
1. If you have to buy a license for each server it becomes quite expensive
2. If you can't manage the server allocation it becomes a mess

Have you thought about these issues??

This Screen Shot (http://www.omair-haroon.com/ss/stats.gif) shows that the reseller control panel is limited to a quota of bandwidth/disk space, or at least this is what I read from it.

I don't think it's a bad price, considering you are dealing with resellers, and not individual clients.

[edit] oh yea, I think a cross-server script will be a vital and very desirable option.

Well, the time since I released the product I was looking into this issue only.

The conclusion I came up with is that I would be now having two sort of licenses. One is a single server license and the other one would be multiple server license.

Single server license would be for US$200 and I am not sure for the multiple server license.

Today when I was doing some calculations, I used James given stats and divided 250 by 150. The answer was 1.66$/domain setup by resellers on a single server + bandwith charges and many other charges. So even if one reseller is setting up 5 domains each month and you are charging them atleast 25$ for 15 domains, it won't cost you much (US$8 for each 5 domains [onetime]). But again, everyone have their own calculations. Maybe I have been cheap in my calculations or vice versa.

Also, I have decided to come up with a Multi-Server solution too.
Not able to tell when I would be able to release it for public, but I am sure it won't be too soon. I don't want to rush. Just want to offer you with a better solution.

Looking forward for your comments on price reduction.


Salam,
-Omair

Someone, told me that the Demo was'nt working. Sorry for the inconvienience. It is up again can be accessed using:

link: http://raq2.smartraq.de/raqcp
username: raqcp
password: raqcp



Salam,
-Omair

Originally posted by ljprevo

Guess what I suggest is a cross server script, where the admin
can change what server the reseller can/can not add sites to



I agree it would be nice if the script was more robust and could work on multiple servers.

Mike

Hello Guys,

Just to let you guys know, RaQ CP is for US$200 for just next 15 days. But after this period it would be again for US$250.

As I have hired a programmer that would be accompanying me with the RaQ CP Multi Server License.

So you might take a step forward and get your copy now!



Salam,
-Omair

Hello People

i will told something about from this Guy Omair from Pakistan,
i was the Guy (Michael) that he give Omair one of us Cobalt RAQ 4
for testing his scripts RAQCP (Beta) and also for the DEMO that all use here, he use the RAQ for 2 weeks now.

Where can you find a Cobalt RAQ 4 for 2 weeks that you can use for free of charge, you don't pay for traffic or using ???

Before i give the RAQ to Omair he told me, that i become the RAQCP free of charge when it is released, that was the deal.

Today i ask Omair how that is now, the scripts are fineshed, and what's about with the finished released RAQCP for us, and now comes the best, he give me the Link to his site from where i can buy the RAQCP, in first i was thinking that he makes a joke, but it was not a joke it was true what he said.

Ok, i have stop now the complete system, change all Password's, the demo now don't works more, sorry but this is not correct what this guy make here.

The good news for all that **** here is, we have the complete sites include the dbase and all is it decode.


Greets


Michael


PS: Omair get out my Name from your Sites, i can't nothing buy for so many Thanks from you (Kickass)

Originally posted by Notarzt
Hello People

i will told something about from this Guy Omair from Pakistan,
i was the Guy (Michael) that he give Omair one of us Cobalt RAQ 4
for testing his scripts RAQCP (Beta) and also for the DEMO that all use here, he use the RAQ for 2 weeks now.

Where can you find a Cobalt RAQ 4 for 2 weeks that you can use for free of charge, you don't pay for traffic or using ???

Before i give the RAQ to Omair he told me, that i become the RAQCP free of charge when it is released, that was the deal.

Today i ask Omair how that is now, the scripts are fineshed, and what's about with the finished released RAQCP for us, and now comes the best, he give me the Link to his site from where i can buy the RAQCP, in first i was thinking that he makes a joke, but it was not a joke it was true what he said.

Ok, i have stop now the complete system, change all Password's, the demo now don't works more, sorry but this is not correct what this guy make here.

The good news for all that **** here is, we have the complete sites include the dbase and all is it decode.


Greets


Michael


PS: Omair get out my Name from your Sites, i can't nothing buy for so many Thanks from you (Kickass)


Hello again here ist the original E-Mail Message from Omair the Rubber:



Thanks.. I am testing it. Right now I am doing the main stuff, that is adding site stuff. My second thing would be do all the things and integrate an IP thing I am thinking about. At the same time, I am considering adding all the stuff that AutoSetup have.

BTW, I have 3 softwares in development and they are:

1). RaQCP: Resellers ControlPanel
2). AutoSetup thingie
3). Bill Manager

and you are gonna receive all these softwares for free just for helping us out :)


_______________________________________
With Warm & Personal Regards,
Omair Haroon
FreeLance WebDesigner and Programmer
o@omair-haroon.com

I think that is crap. I will now be thinking twice about buying his control panel.

I for one am not impressed with the price seening that after I set up 10 resellers I pretty much need to quit because if they each add 15 sites my Raq is full.

I feel when I buy a piece of software I should be able to install it on as many of "my own" servers as I want, esp software with a high price tag.

How extensively has this software been tested?

I would just rather set up separate instances of Autosetup on my same server for my resellers.

Hello,

Let me clear up things before somebody point me out as a scam. First of all, Michael have a sort of poor english. I in any way don't want to dis-respect him, but that's the truth. So he sort of take things the wrong way.

That day he asked me about the product & I told him that the product is finished. He asked where it is available or something like that and I told him the address. Then he said "is that a joke or what?". I asked him what did he meant and he did'nt replied me back. I was'nt expecting or even never thought that he would took that the wrong way.

Secondly, I would do what I told him before (give him a free copy!) but again, the decoded copy he have does'nt in any way harms me.

Simply because I intended to give him a copy either way.

As for ljprevo, I always noticed that you were rude with me. I guess I am the only one who noticed it but that's the truth. Why do guys like you want to have more than what you pay for?

It was only you who told me that its too expensive but did you ever thought how much would the development of the software would have costed me? I guess it was more than 7-8K. That even does'nt includes hundreds of hours of my work, my internet expenses, software licenses and many other things.

I don't think so that you might have thought of that. Because guys like you simply want to point out other without even thinking what effect would it make on other, or would hurt them. I was really already disappointed with what Michael did with me. Even before posting here and disgracing he should have e-mailed me only time with all his questions and I would have answered him.... These all things have really disappointed me...

I never thought of this... I only developed this software for the sake of the hosting companies running Cobalt appliances so that they could offer better reseller solutions.. What did I got in return? Got disgraced, had a tough time and most of all, was dis-respected on WHT, the place I love to come. Because of only two people I had to face this all...

This all makes me upset... If you think it is expensive then just don't buy and rather keep your mouth shut. I could have simply told you this and would have done nothing but improve the software quality. But instead I took a step forward and reduced the price to $200. I was told by one of the co-worker that what I am doing is wrong and I won't be able to cover up my costs. But I did'nt took notice of what he told me. Because I never intended to make money with the software, but my purpose was to give something better to the Cobalt Community.. But again what did I got? Nothing..

Furthermore, few days back I hired another programmer to help me with further development of RaQ CP but again....

Should I also become one of those we like to comment and insult who try to help out others and would like to buy cheap softwares.

This all is really very disappointing! Atleast for me.


Salam,
-Omair

A sad tale :rolleyes:

However, more to the point I havn't been able to check out the demo - no one in their right mind is going to part with their cash until they have checked out the product.

Let's see the product and keep the family squabbles private.

When have I ever been rude with you?

And no, I don't want more than what I am paying for, I gave you some valid points to think about.

Only reason I said "That is crap" because this guy comes on here saying that he offered you his server in exchange for a free copy of your software and now you don't want to live up to that? That is total crap.

If you take the time to read back at the post, I have praised you on this project.

But like grandad said, "There is no demo" The one on your site is not working, or it will not let us in to try your software out.

I want to try it out and make sure 100% it will take care of my needs.

Please don't get "I'm going to cry" attitude because you are critisized, learn and grow from it, give the guy what you promised him and again "Make a Rock Solid Product!" Not saying that you have not. I would not know I can't demo it.

Only reason I said "That is crap" because this guy comes on here saying that he offered you his server in exchange for a free copy of your software and now you don't want to live up to that? That is total crap.


When did I told you that I don't wanna live upto that. I told him that I would provide him with a copy of the software. It is Michael who took things the wrong way.



Please don't get "I'm going to cry" attitude because you are critisized, learn and grow from it, give the guy what you promised him and again "Make a Rock Solid Product!" Not saying that you have not. I would not know I can't demo it.

I really was'nt about to cry. But you yourself put yourself in a situation where you do things for others and just get insulted. Then you would yourself know how things look like.

I am already doing my best to do so. But again it can only be done when you would atleast appreciate me.
I really feel like WHT is my second home, but there are few indices which make you re-consider some of your thoughts.



Salam,
-Omair

Although I do not visit WHT often, but I have kept myself updated with this thread. I do not run any hosting company - neither do I wish too.

I am also a web programmer (ASP/ASP.NET). I really loved the approach followed by Omair. The way he got all of you at a certain discussion point and developed his product with keeping your feedback into an account.

But at the end how you guys have treated him. Really disgusting. I also dislike one of the thing (I have noticed at WHT), when one person degrades somebody (or a company) - the very next post follows him. Few hours back I was reading a thread about "GearHost Rant" and I noticed this. The same happened here again!

About the pricing of the control panel. I feel it's not that high. Just make few simple calculations - keeping the expected number of sales and the development costs in mind.

And yes another thing - Chat, which IM were you both using? I have been using MSN Messenger (not sure about the other IMs) and it has not been very responsive. It is so common to find that the messages are not being received at the other point.

Notarzt - there's one thing called patience. Always try to get your problems solved YOURSELF, before going into public. You should have emailed him.

ljprevo - I agree with you "I think that is crap. I will now be thinking twice about buying his control panel." isn't rude at all. Don't you think so? Just after reading a post from an impatient guy - you have changed your mind? It's time to grow up a little!

The point of writing this reply was only to urge you guys to stop blantantly pointing out your fingers on any person - any company. Doesn't these forums follow only rules?

I want to apologize to Omair. I believe he has worked in the right direction on this product.

On the other hand, please give that guy what you agree to give him for using his server.

And please let us know when your live demo is working so we can test it out.

Hi Omair,

At this stage, you have the only known reseller account set-up control panel (to me) for us RaQer's and it will begin to sell eventually. But what it needs is consumer confidence, and a few brave souls to take the first step (I'm looking to buy it while it's going for $200!). But what I would like, is somewhere to run if all goes a-wall e.g. some forums to complain/rant/even praise how it all goes. Can you set up something like phpbb on the site?

Hello,

ljprevo: No problem. I would be sending him an email by tomorrow (right now on a friend's computer as my cable net is not working :( )

just1post: To be honest, you are the only one who have been praising me since I have started working on RaQ CP.

I would be getting a new server from RackShack within one-two days. So most probably I would be setting up the phpBB on the new server. Also, once my new server comes online I would try to get a demo up for you guys.

Thanks again.



Salam,
-Omair

Hi Omair,

On the features page you mention a billing system, but from the screen-shots and from what I can remember of the live demo, there wasn't a billing page in place. Well, is there?

Hello Jus1post,

Well, a Billing System is there on the main page. Maybe I have not uploaded the screenshot but here is a new screenshot of the main page here.

Also, the billing system is very simple. It posts the link to e-mail the reseller when their billing date is less then or equal to current date. Once you click on the link, an email is sent to reseller and you are asked to enter a new invoice date for the particular reseller and then this cycle goes on and on.

Hope this clear up things! :)



Salam,
-Omair

Omair,

When will you have a live demo up so we can try this thing out before committing to buying it?

Just curious because I am very interested in the project, but I want to know it will suit my needs.

Hello,

ljprevo: I am having my exams. As soon as they finish, I would try to complete the software, put the demo up and would start selling.

I would soon let you know app. date.



Salam,
-Omair

Hello Guys,

RaQ CP have been officially launched. You can check out the website at http://www.omair-haroon.com

Also, the demo is available at:


http://www.omair-haroon.com/raqcp
Username: raqcp
Password: raqcp


For those who would like to check out the administration area, please e-mail me at raqcp(at)omair-haroon.com

Also, I have a comment for those who would like to have a billing system for resellers, that I am releasing an amazing and superb billing system (superb and amazing not because its my product but because it really is:) ) which would take care of all your needs including verifies payment and ton more :)

Also, RaQ CP is for sale for US$200 for the next 72 hours only, and then it would be again back for US$250.


Salam,
-Omair

A little note to those who have ordered. Please provide us with atleast 72 hours to deliver the software.


***: BTW, I am Omair Haroon but can't use that nick as I am getting permission errors. Maybe the Chicken Squad can help me out :)

Hello,

Just want to announce that RaQ CP now does have a forum where all its users can have a conversation.

Check the forums out at http://www.omair-haroon.com/forums




Salam,
-Omair

Hello People

here are something good news from Omair, i think we had in the last time communication problems, that is now all forgot.

Omair have send me now the released RAQ CP scripts for that he can using our RAQ for testing, we have clearing now all problems and all is ok.

I wish now all from here a good starting with the RAQ CP



Greets

Michael

Thanks Michael, that cleared up many things, confusions and questions people had in their mind.

BTW, the 200$ promotion offer lasts only 7 more hours. Make sure you get your copy for US$50 off :)


Salam,
-Omair