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[Discuss] Finance software for Linux



On 1/14/2015 8:05 AM, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> Unfortunately there are only a few companies in the industry who
> produce tax software, and they only Windows and Mac compatible, or
> you can use the web interfaces. This type of software does not really
> lend itself to to Open Source.

Why do you say that?  Because it requires a lot of specialized knowledge
that typical CS majors don't have?  There are certain projects in the
open source world that have to pay attention to regulatory issues (e.g.
wireless drivers), and they seem to be able to do so.

I suppose the tax code is orders of magnitude more complex and
intertwined.  I'd be curious to explore your statement a little more
though regarding what kinds of things lend themselves to open source.

Matt



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