I have an extensive experience as an OpenERP implementer (it's now over) and agree with all of the above points.
By any mean, any communication coming from OpenERP (and partners) must be taken with a grain of salt. It's not that it's PR stunt level but it's often not very far.
That said, there's not better OpenSource alternative.
Also, don't be lured by the OpenSource term.
Also, disclaimer: Sharoon Thomas (if that's actually him) is involved in Tryton (http://www.tryton.org/en/) which is an OpenERP fork. Better in some ways, worse in other ways.
I should have put in a disclaimer myself (though my information is there on the HN profile)
Anyway:
* I work for Openlabs (http://openlabs.co.in)
* I am a board member of the Tryton Software Foundation (http://foundation.tryton.org/) (The entity behind Tryton a fork of Open ERP)
* But, all the above views and opinions are personal.
Your comments, if accurate, are definitely concerning. So how is Tryton different? Have you righted the wrongs that OpenERP has made? And if not, what do you recommend as an alternative to OpenERP?
No worries. I've kept an eye on you for a long time (through Tryton mostly) so when I read your name, I felt I had to mention your involvement in Tryton.
That said, I think your remarks are that of anybody who has expertise in OpenERP and who finally feel free to criticize the software. Me an several of my ex-coworkers share the same.
By any mean, any communication coming from OpenERP (and partners) must be taken with a grain of salt. It's not that it's PR stunt level but it's often not very far.
That said, there's not better OpenSource alternative.
Also, don't be lured by the OpenSource term.
Also, disclaimer: Sharoon Thomas (if that's actually him) is involved in Tryton (http://www.tryton.org/en/) which is an OpenERP fork. Better in some ways, worse in other ways.