Are any of the power boosters manufactured by companies other than Bachmann compatible with the basic EZ Command controller?

What is an economical software program and hardware interface to program DCC decoders by computer?

If the engine decoders were programmed by computer or another dcc controller for advanced consisting, could the EZ Command controller then access the "consist address: of the engines involved?

I understand that theE-Z Command DCC Controller is capable of basic consisting. However, could it be used for advanced consisting on engines that are eqyuipped with decoders that have advanced consisting capability?