RE: Open source ERP vs Whose standards to use?

I've been following this thread for some time now, and just thought I'd make
a couple comments.  

In comparing and ERP package to Linux, you're comparing Apples to Piston
Rings.  OS vs. a Software package, that from what I gather, needs to work
with every industry in every country.  Why not start with something smaller.

I also am seeing that the flaws of the "open source" problems are starting
to emerge by the questions asked.  Once this open source is out there and
modified, if a new version comes out, you will then have to worry about the
user being able to incorporate the new version into their modified source.
Not an easy task.

Another questions that arose was taxes.  This is a HUGE problem.  Has anyone
here dealt with a purchased tax package?  Are you including a purchased tax
package in this project?  If not, this piece alone will take years of
developement.  They don't charge what they do for no reason.  What about
keeping tax tables for every county in every state in every country up to
date.  That's gigs of data that changes daily.

I applaud your efforts, but after working with a company that provides
home-grown software for only 30+ companies, all in the same industry (with a
couple in cananda and a couple out of the US), I think you may be starting a
little big and oversimplifing the task at hand.  Even a "simple" inventory
package would be a large undertaking.

Anyhow, good luck to you all.  :)  

Brad
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