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Software installation
Install Java
Openbravo POS is an application developed in Java and to execute it you will need the Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6 or greater.

On Windows
You can install Java from Sun's website.

On Ubuntu
To install java in Ubuntu make sure to have the multiverse and restricted repositories activated. To do this you can add the following lines to the /etc/apt/sources.list file:... read more

The barcode turned 50 years old on April 3rd. Today, another standard, the QR code, threatens its reign. According to GS1 data, barcodes are scanned 10 billion times a day worldwide, more than Google itself. They are used in sectors such as retail, healthcare, and construction. It is an invention that transformed global commerce, but its inventors only managed to obtain $15,000 from the sale of their patent.... read more

While the use of a self-checkout system, also known as self-payment or SCO, has been discussed in the retail industry for years, it has become an increasingly popular option among retailers in their stores today. It offers customers a fast and convenient alternative to traditional terminals. For stores, it can bring significant benefits to the efficiency of their operations. However, its adoption is not without potential risks that retailers must consider for its success.... read more