January 19, 2008
Open Source ERP Software Packages
Open Source erp software packages have a number of advantages over proprietary ERP software packages. The primary advantage of open source ERP is in terms of costs. Costs not only in terms of procurement but also in terms of operational and maintenance costs.
Open source software applications are built on open source technologies such as php, and mySql. Open source code is less processor and disk intensive than proprietary applications based on other technologies. As a result, hardware costs ten to be lower in the case of open source ERP.
An example of an accounting and business function ERP solution that is oriented towards small and medium sized businesses is Postbooks.
