Originally Posted by SawThe Light
Is Linux a real alternative to WinXP or other Windows versions for the home and/or small business user?
Last I heard, a couple of weeks ago, there was no Linux accounting package that did VAT. My informant had to keep a Windows machine just to do the accounts. So, a non-starter for small business (if you're in the EU), unless you want to run several machines to cover all your requirements.
(I have to say that this sounds unlikely to me, but I was told this by a real Linux weenie, and if there was a usable accounting package I suspect they'd have found it.)