ttheis wrote: > One of the important things that most Linux/programmer guru's forget is that > not everyone is a programmer. There are many small business owners like > myself who are fairly tech savvy and are intrigued by the late blooming > Linux/Open Source world and would like to use these technologies in their > businesses. However, most small business owners do not have the time that is > required to learn all of the "difficult" command line stuff- they are too > busy trying to earn revenue! (This is why I chose Ubuntu Linux- although it > is still impossible to get away from the command line.) > > ttheis wrote: > > Weldone. Ubuntu people do a good job indeed. > > > > It took me almost a week to get Tiny to serve properly on my Ubuntu 6.10 > server. There are so many source files to choose from (and the Debian > repositories are often too outdated to be of any real use with Tiny.) It took > several more days to integrate with VirtueMart. >
Really, you did it by yourself ? I think you know more than you mean. ttheis wrote: > > By contrast, Tiny was installed in less than 5 minutes on my Windows server. > This is why Windows has dominated the business (and consumer) markets. > -Tom Seems you are a fast learner anyway ! My recommendation for users who need a professional installation and support for multi-user systems is to ask a Tiny partner to help. It is their job. Client software is easy, whatever the platform is, but many people will end disappointed if they underestimate skills required for a state-of-the-art server administration. ttheis wrote: > Until the Linux community catches up with their customers' needs, they are > going to struggle in the market place. As far as ERP and professional applications market place is concerned, I have to disagree. Compared to other players, TinyERP is first lacking of local professional services and support to grow faster. Service providers and resellers are the true business developpers. They specialize by industry and therefore make technology more efficient for the end user. This network is still under-developped for TinyERP, even if partners' community is growing. Many countries are now well covered by linux server support offerings and more companies can make the step. There are wide aras still uncovered by TinyERP services providers. An ERP is demanding high level of skills, and won't grow faster than service offerings. By trying to do everything by yourself, you don't give it a chance. I'm not finger pointing, maybe you don't have Tiny support on hand near to you, or you don't have the budget, and in anycase your testimonial is a great contribution. Thank you. ------------------------ Dominique www.SISalp.org _______________________________________________ Tinyerp-users mailing list http://tiny.be/mailman/listinfo/tinyerp-users
