inventory db

Derek A. Neighbors plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:23:18 -0700


Hans,

>
>I need an inventory system. I actually prefer something with a db ( prefer
>postgres, but can live with mysql :). This is for a web site, so it needs a
>web front end. I'd also like to be able to do stuff via command line, but
>can add that functionality myself.
>
Um if you plan on growing and need to do reporting or data entry outside 
the stateless web, I will say UNLESS mysql has fixed table level locking 
you can NOT live with it. :)

>I'd prefer the majority of the code be in php, perl or c. Zope is definitely
>out for now, but python has a glimmer of a chance ;-). Ruby might be fun.
>
>
>It has to be Free Software, priority given to GPL.
>
>
>Anybody have suggestions for something they've used recently? What are the
>strengths and weaknesses?
>
Generally GNU Enterprise comes to mind, but our web front ends are still 
being worked on heavily.  I would be interested in talking more about 
your requirements.  It is in Python and C, but is a GNU project and one 
of the maintainers lives locally so you can beat him when things dont 
work. :)

>Any ofther features I should be looking for? Any I should be avoiding?
>
Derek