Re: DB Architecture, 2 cents-worth more

[Marvin D. <MrM...@se...>]

On Thursday 03 January 2002 14:30, you wrote:
<<snip>>
> I will say that I value SQL-Ledger's focus on accounting.  I think that's
> why it has reached usability so quickly.  Other projects aimed at
> replacement of SAP R/3 (e.g., Linux-Kontor) have struggled for years and
> not produced anything that could be used--thereby, gaining users and an
> incentive to grow and improve.
>
> Matt


IMHO, you hit the nail on the head... Most open source projects do not stay
focused on the basics which is why they fail to produce usable code 
(Linux-Kontor will *never* compete with or replace SAP R/3... There are 
design flaws... I'll be surprised if it ever is completed. All that work... 
And, for what...?...). What it comes down to is you can have the best
idea ever thought of regarding a specific product or thing (In this case 
software), but if you have poor execution, you end up with sh!t and further, 
look like an idiot. On the other hand, you can take the worst idea on earth 
and if you have great execution, you look brilliant: Execution *is* 
everything.

SQL-Ledger is an accounting program (And a good one), not a custom 
application aimed at a specific vertical market. The execution regarding the 
framework of the application as well as the writing of the code has been 
excellent: Just look at the product... I am new to this list... But, what 
originally attracted me to the project was the very fact that Dieter and the 
others responsible for it's development have remained focused on the basics: 
In this case, providing a stable and reliable accouting package. There is an 
API... If people want to add features, well, get busy and write the 
module(s). Find others on the list who want the same features
and get them to help...  


Best


Marvin