time keeping software (PHP open source if possible)
Some time ago we tried to write our own timekeeping software to log the working hours of all our staff. We tried using VBA in conjunction with an access database, but never got it to a working standard.
Now we are back on the hunt for some simple php / mysql type system that will allow staff to clock in / clock out to record their working horus, not project specific, just number of hours a week worked.
This may be our first opportunity to write some code and release it back to the community, but we dont want to waste our efforts if there is an established solution out there.
I’ve looked, but cannt find any basic time keeping software. If you know of anything, or suggestions of where to look, please feel free to leave a comment.
So far, I’ve googled it, but got nowhere. Looking on source forge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/phppunchmachine/
this looks like a possible contender, as long as we rewrite it in english.
any comments?
March 27th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
It actually looks like it’s already localized to English. See https://phppunchmachine.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/phppunchmachine/lang/en.inc.php . There haven’t been any releases, and it’s marked alpha, but you can try check it out of svn (http://sourceforge.net/svn/?group_id=180723) and try to work out the kinks. It’s probably less work than a rewrite.
March 28th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Have a look at Freshmeat, searching by “time tracking”:
http://freshmeat.net/search/?q=time+tracking§ion=projects&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
March 28th, 2007 at 11:58 am
Hi Adrian
I didnt get to go thru how its going with you last week, hopefully touch base sometime soon.
In case you’re not at the moment, please can I suggest you join your local LUG, and also post any questions re software/help/experiences to that also. I dont know the situation in Staffs, but know the Shropshire LUG is going well (I know their Lugmaster quite well). The Wolves LUG is very strong with Jono Bacon (now Ubuntu Community UUbermeister), a strong component. Shouldnt also forget my LUG the Herefordshire LUG, we’re open to Linux fans outside of the county too!
March 28th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Hi guys,
Here are a few a buddy of mine suggested :
http://sourceforge.net/projects/tsheet/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/timetrex/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/phptimesheet/
Note sure if any will do 100% of what you need but as they are open source …..
Hope this helps
Thanks
Rich
June 15th, 2007 at 8:48 am
You may find that one of the products from 37 Signals such as Basecamp is worth looking at.
http://www.37signals.com/
They have 5 different products and well worth a look.
If you Google it you will also come across some from other in the Adverts.
By the way very interested to hear of your travails etc moving to Zimbra. I have been considering it but now need to keep in mind your comments.
Regards