Thread: Accounting software

has anyone seen or heard of this package? I'm currently doing research on accounting packages and this looks pretty polished but I'm not finding a whole lot of non-bias info on it.

http://www.nolapro.com/index.php

According to what I have found on Nolapro its web based not internet based meaning anyone who has access to a basic Apache server, a MySQL database, and PHP 4 or better can keep it in shop on a server (A simple LAMP server would work). They do offer hosting but for freedom of use and securing company data I would rather host in house. Reason why I'm looking at this is mainly because Quickbooks doesn't run (nativly) on Linux.

Just took a look at tinyerp, pretty impressive. I guess I should probably state my thesis for reasoning in this research. I would like to compile all needed business applications needed for a company to run on a single platform environment other that Microsoft.

Web server/s, databases, CAD/CAM/CAE systems, accounting packages, office productivity, files servers, Audio/Video technologies, phone services, security, power management, email instant messaging, calendar/scheduling system, remote connectivity, backup systems, P2P file transfers, load balancing, ease of administration and replication front ends... for now this is my list.

The criteria for this acceptable business standard -

1. industry supported
2. well known (at least in IT circles)
3. scalable (small - large scale business compatible)
4. Single platform natively compatible and supported
5. longevity
6. flexible
7. secure (generically simplistic meaning I know but Microsoft security is a joke IMO)
8. stable (I don't deal with experimental software)
9. Cost effective (whats the point if it ends up costing more after all the effort/sweat equity)
10. customizable to any company

Currently I have low to high end proven solutions for all the above that are just as good if not better than MS solutions but accounting (even though I do like quick books). One of the reasons I've been looking into web-based accounting/manufacturing solutions is ease of use, platform interdependency, and non-area specific use (unfortunatly quick books online is IE dependent)

IT staff should not be to hard to fill as Linux/UNIX for any associate/BS degree is required to have some knowledge of those systems especially database administrators. On staff cost what would you rather pay 1 degree holding tech between 45K-60K a year + benefits or 2 general non-degree techs each pulling 30K-40K a year + benefits, the math is not hard. Non-Microsoft solution reasoning, licensing for numerous MS solutions is like paying for 1+ more IT staff with even more headaches. That and I would never run nor recommend running a MS web server or any mission critical services on Microsoft, Hence, a single non-MS platform of operation. I would like to point out this is building a company from the ground up not conversions as that presents a whole nightmare of issues.

Smoothwall looks good though a little lower end. I was thinking a little more renown like Cisco PIX and spam assassin, or Barracuda Networks, or Untangle gateway solution. The choices are out there. I am a huge fan of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) as long as I can get it supported which most business apps you can get support for with some kind of subscription. Untagle Gateway offers secured VPN though for ease and support I would go with the Pro package.

Reason for having so much backup support is 1. One even senior IT person cant know everything and 2. Neither I nor a company head would feel comfortable knowing, "if I lose this employee I'm screwed." Thanks for the input!

Heres the link for it

http://www.untangle.com/

One thing you might notice about Untangle vs. Smoothwall, in comparison Untangle is a resource hog but that is due to module vertualization making it extremely easy to customize. depending on the size of business you have even more options. It is open source at its base and for most small range companies it should work just take a look at the commercial packages too. I've personally never tried open VPN but have looked into it and it gets a little deep to initially setup, after that its not to bad so I hear. The comercial pack offers a VPN package as well as the option to run dedicated hardware. Diebian based and trial/business tested (FOSS wins again ) so hardware support and stability are top notch if you go with the off the shelf computer method.

Originally Posted by sharon333

I think you might run it some issues with the servers.

That is great advice. I always do background checks on hires.

there are some very nice points on there.

I think it comes down to what you want out of any profession.

Those are some great pics.

We don't take to kindly to spammers around these parts pilgrim.

5 one line posts back to back saying absolutely nothing. Nice link in the signature.

I suggest you add some content or get on the next wagon out of town.

Please Prove me wrong and I will gladly delete my post.

I missed the last few posts on this, been mainly seeing the new threads. As far as a bandwidth issue, for the majority of what your doing what you have should be fine. My question would be how often do you file transfer photos/large files? How much growth do you see happening and do you ever intend there to be streaming video/video phone on there? If you see the photos taking a longer time or expanding your network/network use you may want to upgrade. Depending on the quantity of traffic and volume I would definitely suggest upgrading to the next step up (12M/2M) but that should last pretty good for your traffic even in a more congested network (20>35 PCs). The metric you have to weigh your bandwidth is not so much how fast it is at peak usage but peak usage + average file size over total use-load. Basically, the Upload is the main concern here. If you find yourself waiting more and more often then I would upgrade the connection the 324kb upload would be pretty slow even for a couple computers but the upgrade should more that fix that.