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)