Shopping Cart Software

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From: Raseel Bhagat <raseelbhagat at gmail.com>
>
> On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Kipton Moravec <kip at kdream.com> wrote:
> 
> > I want to build a simple eCommerce Website for maybe 10 products.
> >
> > My google searches so far all go to SW that is part of hosting packages.
> > "Sign up to host with us and you get free eCommerce builder."
> >
> > The concern I have is that if I do that I am tied to that particular
> > hosting service.
> >
> > I would like to work on the site at home, once I get it working then
> > decide who will host. It may be 6 months before this gets going.
> >
> > What SW that goes on a Ubuntu Server would you recommend, that lets
> > people sign in and place an order?
> >
> >
> There is no Ecommerce software that comes bundled with Ubuntu AFAIK.
> But you can install OsCommerce or ZenCart.
> Both are popular, easy-to-use Shopping Carts, highly customizable and with
> a huge community support.
> 

You might want to take a look at Agoracart (open source, also with good community support) as it might be a little easier to use for a simple site. The choices above are also excellent.

http://www.agoracart.com/agorawiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

cheers,
john