Clayton wrote:
A rough glance over the forum would indicate that iTunes, CAD and various mobile phone interfacing/management tools. (xxx PC Suite).
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- FIBU/accounting software. double-entry book-keeping etc.
Getting something like CA Simply Accounting (or a compatible equivalent.. SA is a lot more than QuickBooks or other single user bank balancing software) working in Linux would be great... and working right, not hacked and tweaked by an expert. If it worked I know of at least one business that would migrate off Windows without a second thought.
As an individual who is looking for a way to gravitate towards some aspect of open source development, I would find that type of project very interesting. But I have neither the time nor the inclination to be the "chief honcho". I have a dual background in Computer Science and in Accounting, including international accounting, and have some coding ability, as well as the ability to spec out a lot of this. And I believe that this is a true problem in search of a solid solution. So if anyone is seriously trying to do anything in that arena, I would definitely like to hear about it, and would seriously consider getting involved. If you have any specific info, please send to me directly, on my personal email, as well as on the list. I can be reached at dangoodman _AT_ myfastmail _DOT_ com (although it occasionally fills up, but not for long; please try again if that should happen to occur.) "Have gun, will travel." Seriously. I think that this is one of the real opportunities in open source (including the potential to grow into something larger than just a package to maintain.) Dan Notice: This communication, including attachments, may contain confidential or proprietary information to be conveyed solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, or if you otherwise received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and promptly delete this e-mail, including attachments, without reading or saving them in any manner. The unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this e-mail, including attachments, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org