Open Source Point of Sale (OSPOS) is here to shake up your retail game, folks. If you're a small business, a startup, or just somebody looking for a kickass POS solution without the hefty price tag, this open-source gem is ready to roll. OSPOS is a web-based point of sale application that's built in PHP, using the CodeIgniter framework. It leverages MySQL to keep all your data safe and sound while delivering a clean and intuitive user experience with a snazzy Bootstrap 3 interface. Talk about covering all the bases, right? Now, you gotta check out the latest version 3.4. It's not just a facelift—it’s a full-on transformation. The team swapped out the older CodeIgniter 3 for CodeIgniter 4 and jazzed it up with Bootswatch themes for that extra flair. But don't let the pretty face fool ya; it’s got muscle too with beefed-up functionality and hardcore security. Let's break it down. OSPOS offers a stellar lineup of features: - Top-notch stock management, including items and kits, with a ton of attributes - Covers all taxing needs from VAT and GST to multi-tier taxation - A sale register that logs every single transaction - Robust quotation and invoicing systems - Detailed expense tracking - Handy cash-up function - Receipt, invoice, and quotation printing and emailing capabilities - Barcode generation and a database packed with customer and supplier info - Multi-user functionality with permission controls - Comprehensive reporting on sales, orders, inventory, and more - Extra goodies like gift cards, rewards, and even restaurant table management - SMS messaging and multilanguage support - Option to pick from various Bootstrap-based UI themes - Integrations with MailChimp and Google reCAPTCHA to keep the bad guys out - Fully GDPR-ready for all you compliance folks Curious yet? You can take OSPPOS for a spin with a live demo. They keep a containerized install that's regularly updated whenever new features are merged. Log in with username "admin" and password "pointofsale" to poke around at your leisure. For those tinkerers out there, there's also a development demo where fresh commits are tested before hitting the main branch. Same login deets apply, so you’re all set to see what’s brewing. OSPOS is built for flexibility, supporting different installation setups as laid out in the INSTALL.md file. Before crying for help, make sure to check the FAQ and existing GitHub issues. The project boasts a solid build pipeline, ensuring the latest code functions smoothly. Got a hankering to contribute? Heck yeah! Jump in with a pull request or join the convo on Element. You can also aid in translating OSPOS into multiple languages or report bugs by following outlined procedures. Everyone’s welcome to pitch in, making the software better for all. If you’re loving OSPOS and want to show some appreciation, buy the team a coffee or consider deploying on DigitalOcean using their referral link. It’s a neat way to fund the project and, hey, you get a sweet $200, 60-day credit for cloud deployment! Remember, OSPOS rolls under the MIT license with a twist: the footer signature must stay intact. Play by the rules, folks, or risk facing a band of angry monkeys coming to wreck your servers. Big shoutouts to JetBrains for the IntelliJ IDEA license and to Travis CI for continuous integration services. They’ve been clutch in keeping OSPOS top-tier. For more info on getting started or contributing, head over to their GitHub page. OSPOS is ready and raring to make your point of sale experience as smooth as Tennessee whiskey. Give it a whirl and see for yourself!