John Locke is the principal consultant for Freelock LLC, where he acts as a technology advisor helping small businesses solve operational and communication problems using open source software. John is also the author of Open Source Solutions for Small Business Problems published by Charles River Media.
At first glance, you might think accounting systems are the main type of
software that keep you using Windows systems. QuickBooks, Peachtree,
Microsoft Money, and Quicken all run on Windows, and not directly in Linux.
These programs have certainly captured the market for financial software for
small businesses. Slightly larger businesses opt for expensive enterprise
accounting systems such as Great Plains, MAS 90, and Lawson. These programs
require extensive customization to make them work for a particular business.
A few open source systems have emerged to provide compelling alternatives to
proprietary accounting software. These systems are beginning to surpass the
proprietary offerings in terms of features, customizability, and flexibility.
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John Locke is the principal consultant for Freelock LLC, where he acts as a technology advisor helping small businesses solve operational and communication problems using open source software. John is also the author of Open Source Solutions for Small Business Problems published by Charles River Media.
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