SUMMARY: Has anyone created a business app in Linux/XWin (with something like Tcl/Tk)? Read on for details.
Hi, my name is Jeff Alami; I am from Vancouver, Canada. At my workplace we are considering upgrading our current systems and software (mainly because we don't like the outsourced programmer). Allow me to brief you in our current implementation: - Main server: 486 DX/2-50, 16 MB RAM, Equinox Megaport 8CS multiport board. - Terminals: 5 text-based VT100 terminals connected to multiport board. - Software: SCO UNIX 3.2, Universal Business BASIC, code created for Business BASIC. We have two options; I like the first one better. I also calculated the approximate cost: (1) Linux implementation -- approx. cost: US $3000 (if X-terminals are bought used) excl. development - Main server: K6-233, 64 MB RAM, 6.4 GB HD, Network card, 8-port hub - Terminals: 4 or 5 X-terminals - Software: Debian Linux, XFree86, development environment such as Tcl/Tk (2) Wintel crap -- approx. cost: US $15,000 - Main server: same as (1) - Lots more computers - Software: WinNT, Borland Delphi 3 to develop interface, Oracle8. Now, I would love to do implementation (1); it will keep Microsoft off my back for a long time. The only thing about (1) is that I need to find someone who can develop (or has developed) a Linux/X Window application, possibly in Tcl/Tk or C, that does business operations, such as order entry, inventory control, general ledger, and so on. Thanks for all the help! I wish I am able to stay with Linux; it's a world-class OS. Sincerely, Jeff Alami [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- E-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST. Trouble? E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
