Online version of of GNUcash for problem debugging

[John Ralls]

On 25 May 2014, at 17:41, CCAAT <ccaat at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> On 05/25/14 19:18, John Ralls wrote:
>> 
>> On May 25, 2014, at 5:08 PM, CCAAT <ccaat at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Howdy,
>>> 
>>> I wonder how much trouble it would be to put GNUcash online somewhere (portal) where folks could post (attempt to post) some entries and then
>>> ask their questions?  That way, the snippet of a few journal entries could be viewed by all to facilitate question answering?
>>> 
>>> Is the possible?  A good/bad idea?
>> 
>> While it’s theoretically possible, it’s not really practical. GnuCash has no facility for
>> simultaneous users and no remote GUI, so the only way to set it up would be with some sort
>> of VNC arrangement, which would have to be locked so that only one user could use it at a
> > time.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> John Ralls
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> So the only user, would be the poster with a question. Putting in the sufficient entries to define the problem/question. Many could view the
> input, via some form of limited low bandwidth X, only to view, not write. Only the person with a question could write to the VM.
> 
> Another question would require another sandbox/jail/VM for the singular write ability for form the next question. The major problem I see is
> with different versions of the code (gnucash versions).
> 
> Intriguing idea?
> 

If you think it's so easy, try it. Let us know how it works out. ;-)

Regards,
John Ralls