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Open Source Linux Based POS Systems?

Posted by Cliff on from the third-time's-the-charm dept.

tha_mink asks: "I am currently working for a number of clients that have very similar needs for a cost-effective POS system that may be integrated online. (read : cheap if not free) These are all small business clients with small budgets and so I would like to suggest something Linux-based, with a nice GUI, and a database I can get at through the web (PostgreSQL would be great). I have searched for and read the past Slashdot articles on the subject only to find that they are old and out of date. I have also done numerous google searches only to find that there is not a clear leader. My clients don't really need things like payroll and purchasing but inventory control, accounting, and customer storage are important. So I ask: What systems are available to fulfill the needs of small business without breaking the bank and without requiring any software from Redmond?"

4 of 45 comments (clear)

  1. JWZ to the rescue by T-Ranger · · Score: 4, Informative

    JWZ's proof of concept pos. Note that he gave up, but IIRC thats because he couldnt find drunk-goon proof hardware.

  2. beONix by CertGen · · Score: 4, Informative

    I know for a fact that these guys have developed point-of-sale linux apps for big time customers. I've dealt with them before and they're friendly enough to contact. You may want to ask them if they have small-fry offerings that fit your budget.

  3. here's one. by anon+mouse-cow-aard · · Score: 4, Informative


    never used it. it's been around for many years, used to be a SCO app (so it's politcally a propos ;-) and they're still in business. Seems about the complexity you are looking for.

    http://www.linuxcanada.com/pos.html

    you can download evaluation rpms for free.

  4. ex-support supervisor by lostindenver · · Score: 4, Informative

    It depends on what type of POS you need. C-store, Qsr, Big store, Mom & Pop. I have worked POS most of my computer career you need to be A LOT more direct as to your needs. I know of several that the MS tax is less than you think. Contact me for questions.