Re: [SLE] Money Programs

From: Rem P Roberti (remegius_at_comcast.net)
Date: 01/30/04

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To: "Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)" <hylton@global.co.za>

    Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:

    >> Rem
    >
    > I asked the exact same question a few months ago and although folk
    > provided me with all the linux financial app names etc, I am still a
    > Quicken user. I am afraid, for me, linux doesn't provide anything like
    > the Quicken functionality and appearance, ease of use etc.
    >
    > I am a dedicated Quicken user for the last 10 years and whilst I would
    > like to change to a linux alternative, after reviewing MyMoney,
    > MoneyDance and Gnucash, I found it was better to keep either a dual boot
    > machine or a separate Windows machine available just for Quicken. sure
    > the Windows software might need reloading every 6-12 months but hell,
    > its financial records and until a linux alternative can import directly
    > from Quicken backup files and also look the same, I am afraid, for me,
    > Quicken will remain.
    >
    > Now whilst you may get the impression that Quicken can't be run under
    > linux, don't be fooled. I have heard of a few quicken stalwarts using it
    > via the CrossOver Wine app as well. So it isn't impossible to run on
    > linux, I have just not got around to doing it that way yet.
    >
    Hylton,

    Interestingly, I stuck with Gnucash and actually have it working,
    although I'm not sure for how long. It's a double entry system, and I'm
    not used to moving things from one account to another. The program did
    let me import directly from my Microsoft Money program, and I have also
    successfully imported data from my bank. We'll see whether or not I can
    continue to deal with the learning curve. Linux is installed on a
    dedicated hard drive, and I can switch back and forth via reboot. But
    I'm trying to get to the point where that isn't necessary. I may almost
    be there. The only thing remaining is to get graphics capabilities.
    GIMP is good, but unfortunately the scanner that I'm using is new and
    unsupported.

    73s

    Rem (WA6CJK) 

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