Gnucash and Ubuntu

[Brian Prewett]

Hi, I run a 1 man business here in Australia and I am looking for an 
alternative to MYOB for my financial records. I want to be a Linux 
enthusiast but I am almost defeated at present.

I am reasonably computer literate and have installed Ubuntu on a spare 
PC which seems to run fine. I have downloaded the files I need for 
Gnucash 2.0 ( I think) from sourceforge but after many hours of trying 
to install, or build, or make, or compile, (or whatever ??? ) Gnucash is 
still not running.

Sorry if I sound a bit frustrated but I am. I have been involved with 
PCs since DOS times, my first IBM PC did not even have a Hard Drive !. I 
have also used Mac's for many years, and during the day I teach adults 
how to use their computers. I can usually figure out how to make 
software work, but not this time.

I hope someone can explain to me how to get Gnucash running, because if 
it beats me then I don't see how you will get Mr average PC user to 
consider using the program.

Thanks in advance . . . . . Brian


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