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Notes on running NodeDR POS
Practical write-ups on why a free, self-hosted POS is worth it, what’s new, and how the features work.
Why a Small Shop Needs a Real POS (Not Just a Notebook or a Spreadsheet)
Barcode scanning, stock counts that stay accurate, and a dashboard that shows what's actually selling — what changes when a counter moves off paper.
NodeDR POS Is Actually Free — Here's What That Means in Practice
MIT-licensed, no subscription, no per-transaction fee, no premium tier. What "free and open source" actually guarantees, and where the real cost of running it goes instead.
NodeDR POS Now Installs Natively on Windows and Linux — No Docker Required
v1.0.0 ships standalone installers for Windows and Debian/Ubuntu. What changed, what it installs, and why Docker Compose is still there for everyone else.
How NodeDR POS Handles Barcode Checkout and GST Billing Correctly
Scanner-speed checkout without a barcode database subscription, and GST-inclusive MRP pricing that breaks CGST/SGST out correctly on every receipt.
Why Self-Hosting Your POS Matters More Than It Sounds Like It Should
Sales data is the most sensitive record a small business keeps. What changes when it lives on your own machine instead of a vendor's cloud.