I will speak from lots of experience being a developer in this space both
professionally and in free software.
> Two come to mind:
> GNUCash
GNUCash is not for business accounting. Further more it is local file
database (not good for business computing), yes I realize they have a
Postgres version, but its far from stable.
They are working on some small business features but will be more on par
with Quickbooks(which IMHO is a horrible business accounting package for
many reasons) than a PeachTree
> Sql Ledger
SQL Ledger showed lots of promise in many ways until you look at its code
and guts, last I checked you couldnt even reconcile bank accounts. If you
are willing to go web accounting. NOLA from Noguska is much cleaner.
> and perhaps GNUEnterpise >
I think (biased) that we have the best promise in that we are a Framework
much like SAP which offers true flexibility, but we dont have a shrink
wrap accounting pak as of today
Compiere is another nice package, that is polished but currently requires
an Oracle database (pricey) and is under a weak copyleft license (MPL)
> Personally, I am begining to take a look
at Sql Ledger > (
www.sql-ledger.org), problem is I'm an ole MySQL guy and
> need to learn more 'bout PostgreSQL
MySQL is not suited for business accounting in any way shape or form for
many reasons (its a great database for many things, but this aint one of
them) I strongly suggest you look at NOLA and give it an evaluation along
with SQLLedger before making the jump, you will find it worth your time.
Derek Neighbors
GNU Enterprise
http://www.gnuenterprise.org
derek@gnue.org
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