Concepts guide - Depreciation

[David Harrison]

On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 18:39:28 -0300, Jon Lapham <lapham at jandr.org> wrote:
> Derek Atkins wrote:
> > Ok, I know this comment will bite me when I run for president in
> > 20 years, but....   I flip-flop!  :)
> >
> > Honestly, tho, I was mostly joking.  But it does sound like we want
> > somewhat separate text for personal vs. business in this area.
> > Perhaps we need separate sections/chapters for the contentious
> > areas?
> 
> Yes.  I TOTALLY agree that the docs would be better if split.  In fact,
> I still stand by my original proposal.  Even the duplicated parts could
> be somewhat written specifically for either personal finance or business
> (the examples, for example).
> 
> I just would not want to go down that road unless I knew I had 100%
> support of others.  It would be a lot of work, and the last thing I
> would want is for another flip-flop to mean that you do not like the
> idea Derek!
> 
> I also would not want to start splitting the guide unless it was clear
> that the project was actually progressing, especially for some of the
> most requested business features such as end of year book closing (lots)
> and a real payroll system.  But, it seems to me that development has
> sort of died off.  No offense to anyone intended, maybe I am completely
> wrong on this... just my impression.

I second Jon's feelings (am I signing myself up for more work by saying that ;>)
Splitting the guide would be a good idea, and, IMHO, book closing and
payroll are must haves if you are serious about getting into the small
business category.

Just my 2 cents

Dave