[ Thanks to Phillip Brown for this
link. ]
“Melbourne-based Mid-Comp International has adopted an
open-source approach to its Java-based Odyssey distribution and
accounting product, but does not expect users to fiddle with the
core software on a regular basis.“The open-source orientation is there more as long-term
insurance for customers, says managing director Steve Bridges.“‘We’re not kidding ourselves that we’re sure to be around in 10
years’ time,’ he says, and it makes sense to offer the customer a
fall-back position with open source…”