Gnucash and Ubuntu
Derek Atkins
warlord at MIT.EDU
Thu Nov 9 16:02:37 EST 2006
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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