Computerworld.NZ: Manufacturers Get Into Linux | Linux Today

Computerworld.NZ: Manufacturers Get Into Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 25, 2002

[ Thanks to Jason
Greenwood
for this link. ]

“Manufacturing ERP and supply chain software vendor QAD says
sales of its product on Linux are catching up to those on
Windows.

“QAD has been certifying MFG/PRO to run on Linux for two years.
QAD Australia and New Zealand managing director Gordon Fleming says
a tiny percentage of sites currently run MFG/Pro on Linux but he is
bullish on the number of new sites opting for the open source
operating system.

“He estimates that of the 2400 MFG/PRO customers worldwide only
about 50 would be using Linux.

“‘But if I look at rate of sale by operating system Linux would
right up there.’

“He believes Linux is grabbing share from Windows NT and Windows
2000…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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