From: Brad Pepers <brad@linuxcanada.com>
Subject: COMMERCIAL: Linux Point Of Sale
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 11:16:14 GMT

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LinuxPOS Version 1.0 Released for Beta Testing
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Linux Canada Inc. wishes to announce that the beta version of
LinuxPOS 1.0 is now available for evaluation.  LinuxPOS is an exciting
new point of sale application written in Tcl/Tk. If you require the
power,stability and connectivity of Linux, the graphical user
interface inherent in Tck/Tk, a dynamite point of sale application and
full source code for peace of mind and/or personal customizations --- 
then LinuxPOS is for you.  

Some of LinuxPOS's features include:
        - text files designed to allow easy language conversion
        - import and export programs created to simplify integration
          to back-end packages
        - supports both Qwerty keyboards and programmable POS keyboards
        - supports scanners, scales and printers
        - a full array of point of sale functions
        - complete set of documentation including Getting Started,
          User's Guide and Tutorial

Some of the point of sale functions supported by LinuxPOS are:
        - security logins and override functions
        - multiple tenders
        - ability to void lines, tenders, discounts and transactions
        - at/for and quantity pricing
        - promotion pricing by date, time and/or day mask
        - mix/match pricing
        - regular and shelf prices where shelf prices include deposit
          and/or taxes
        - lookup windows for items, customers, ...
        - suspend and resume transactions
        - tax exemptions
        - discounts by date, time and day mask 
        - returns, pay-outs and payments on account
        - price verification
        - price change
        - reprint receipt
        - till readings and ring-offs

To run the beta evaluation copy you will need Linux loaded and have
X-windows running.  Please be aware that all testing has been done
using RedHat 4.2.  Those parties interested in receiving an evaluation
copy via email can contact: 

        Philip Tonnellier
        Linux Canada Inc.
        145, 251 Midpark Blvd. S.E.
        Calgary, Alberta
        Canada  T2X 1S3
        phil@linuxcanada.com
        http://www.linuxcanada.com
        Phone: (403) 254-1935 Ext.302
        Fax:   (403) 254-1223



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