Linux At the Point of Sale

NegativeK writes "I work at a local comic and games shop, and I've been kicking around what it would take to implement a barcode scanner and more detailed inventory control. Currently, the setup is a low-tech register that tracks general areas of sales: new comics, ccgs, Games Workshop, rpgs, etc. Requirements include FOSS on Linux, the ability to use a cheap scanner, datamining, and output in a useful format (perhaps OpenOffice spreadsheet). The idea hasn't been pitched to the shop owner yet, so ease of use is probably more important than anything — but breaking out the programming books to work on parts isn't out of the question for me. Assuming the actual register stays, what resources are out there for a barcode/inventory implementation?"

Comments

Re:Buy something off the shelf

[Grovulent]

I agree with this. Unless you have some kind of a trailblazer spirit - there's little advantage in adopting linux for this sort of operation until it displays a known and established competency. One may as well spend what is really a small amount of money for such a long term investment - picking a product that is right for your business. A good selection can be found at http://inventorycontrolsoftware.biz/

Re:I guess that settles it

[mrbcs]

I think that means Piece of Shit.