The Nation: Thais Taming Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 23, 2003

“By the end of this year, Thai companies will have an
alternative when using ‘enterprise resource planning’ (ERP)
software based on open-source platforms. It could be 10 times
cheaper than existing ERP software in the market.

“GrandLinux Solution, a local software company, is one of the
pioneers in the open-source software business. It was established
to develop Linux software for local use, both in operating systems
and office suites.

“Managing director Paitoon Butri, 33, who has worked on Linux
development for six years, said the company is localising
open-source ERP software called ‘COMPIERE’ to help Thai companies
reduce the cost of ERP software investments…”


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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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