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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 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. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkhK8VQACgkQBX2gJWUv0ivuaQCbBygP+79RVrk2bqoiCmqCKnQ2 8pwAoIYplYQ2VlwP8AWDaJER6yVeF3W4 =BgPz -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html