Gnucash and Ubuntu

[Derek Atkins]

The way to install it on Ubuntu is "apt-get install gnucash"

-derek

Brian Prewett <prewettb at ozemail.com.au> writes:

> 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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