Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide
This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.
Click Here to receive this Complete Guide absolutely free.
I must have looked at a dozen web sites before I posted this, but somehow I missed these two! lol
I actually thought uniCenta sounded like just the ticket myself, but when I went to their site, even though the software is claimed to be free and open-source, you can't access the software unless you pay them a "subscriber fee":
Quote:
As a Subscriber you are not buying software (uniCenta oPOS is still free and open source per GNU GPL3 license) you are buying time.
Unless I am missing something there, what a load. But anyway... I will look at those other packages. Thanks.
I must have looked at a dozen web sites before I posted this, but somehow I missed these two! lol
I actually thought uniCenta sounded like just the ticket myself, but when I went to their site, even though the software is claimed to be free and open-source, you can't access the software unless you pay them a "subscriber fee":
Unless I am missing something there, what a load. But anyway... I will look at those other packages. Thanks.
You're Welcome.
The 'fee thing' seems to be in a lot of things these days.
I must have looked at a dozen web sites before I posted this, but somehow I missed these two! lol
I actually thought uniCenta sounded like just the ticket myself, but when I went to their site, even though the software is claimed to be free and open-source, you can't access the software unless you pay them a "subscriber fee":
Code:
As a Subscriber you are not buying software (uniCenta oPOS is still free and open source per GNU GPL3 license) you are buying time.
Unless I am missing something there, what a load. But anyway... I will look at those other packages. Thanks.
Yes, it does appear you're missing something. From the FAQ page on their website:
Quote:
Originally Posted by uniCenta FAQ
The two versions of uniCenta oPOS are still Free & Open Source and based on the GNU GPL3 license (here for wikipedia interpretation) and when we do charge something it is only for our time and a contribution to the cost of providing a service.
uniCenta oPOS 3.9.x versions (and earlier) are freely available on our Sourceforge project site. It’s free to download, free to own and free to use.
uniCenta oPOS series 4 is our enhanced, commercially focussed app’. It has more modules and functionality and is only available from this site. We charge a fee for providing it – as permitted under GNU GPL3 license – and it comes with various levels of support included, such as:
Timely bug-fixes
Additional feature and functionality upgrades
Access to our private Members forum
Priority forum responses
So...if you want the latest-and-greatest, with full tech support, you pay for it, and not much. If you want the DIY support, and bug fixes whenever they happen to roll out, then you get that 100% free. Easy. https://unicenta.com/pages/faqs/
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.