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Re: [LUG] Linux usage in business

 

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Kevin Lucas wrote:
> 
> 
> Eion MacDonald wrote:
>> David Johnson wrote:
>>   
>>> On Tuesday 03 June 2008 11:19:09 bill@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>>>     
>>>> We have been installing Linux and ERP systems for nearly 10 years and Unix
>>>> for 15 years before that.
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone else out there interested in the commercial aspects of Linux, the
>>>> opportunities it offers and how widespread Linux is in the business
>>>> community.
>>>>
>>>> If there were enough interest Ylem would be happy to offer to host a
>>>> meeting to discuss the topic
>>>>
>>>>       
>>> I'd certainly be interested in hearing from you guys what kind of growth and 
>>> changes you've seen over the last few years - especially if you'll be 
>>> providing food like last time ;-)
>>>
>>> The impression I get is that use of Linux in businesses in the region has 
>>> grown significantly over the last five years or so, but it's all been done 
>>> fairly quietly - mainly small and medium businesses, some of whom don't even 
>>> realise they're using it as they've bought a transparent black-box solution 
>>> which 'just works'.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> David.
>>>
>>>     
>>
>> Sirs,
>> I have used Linux and open source for most business purposes*; email, 
>> documents, spreadsheets, internet browsing etc.
>> * own business and three charities.
>>
>> The only thing not available to work out of the box for small business 
>> on open source Gnu/Linux is an accounts package that allows for UK VAT 
>> & EU VAT.
>> So for business I keep one Windows box with QuickBooks Pro (second 
>> hand cheap copy but works)purely for accounts. Otherwise I could go 
>> Gnu/Linux totally.
>>
>> I assume there are Gnu/Linux  proprietary accounts programs  available 
>> but I started on this one and kept it going as no open source alternative.
>>
>> If you can point me in the way of a VAT friendly Gnu/Linux program 
>> (OpenSource) I would be  thankful.
>>
>> GnuCash is  not suitable for UK/EU use, I have t r i e d! The work 
>> arounds  are somewhat troublesome.
>>
>> Maybe some development here would enable a 'complete package ' working 
>> out of box for Open Source to be made available.  In my opinion this 
>> is the  major stumbling  block to using Gnu/Linux for small business , 
>> usually starting on a shoe string budget.
>> Any thoughts?
>> Regards
>> Eion MacDonald
>>
>>
>>   
> I have my own Web based Vat system using MySql and a browser
> I do all my accounts with it, tracking Std Vat, Zero Vat , Low Vat and
> Exempt Vat
> It works from just one Machine or if installed on a external web server
> can be used by many users, on the Internet.
> If you want a Demo just call in the Shop at Minions!
> 
> Or.....
> if any one has a MySql server out there with spare space I can set up a
> Demo on the Web
> 
> 
> -- 
> Regards: Kevin Lucas Post Master (Sub) Minions Shop & Tea Rooms Minions
> Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5LE www.minionsbandb.co.uk
> 

I haven't got around to checking it out myself yet but would SQL-Ledger
cover your requirements ? Not sure about the Vat situation. Its a Web
based front-end with postgress as the database engine... If anyone is
interested in checking it out.

Tom.
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