GnuCash mobile

[Derek Atkins]

Michael,

"Fross, Michael" <michael at fross.org> writes:

> I would think that when GnuCash becomes a  more traditional database
> application, a lot of doors would open.  The mobile app could interact
> directly with the data without all of the sync work (which I believe would be
> significant.)

This is part of it, but frankly Joe Average doesn't have the ability to
set up, maintain, secure, and run an open database server.

> IIRC, the goal for that is at the end of the year.  Derek, if this is what you
> mean by the C++ rewrite, then apologies for the repetition.

No, that's not correct.  The goal for the end of this year is the C++
rewrite.  Turning GnuCash into a "true" database app is a longer-term
project, more like ~3 years out.

> And for the record, I think an option to host your own server would be
> important.

Sure, but I expect the majority of users wont.  What's the point of a
mobile app that only works when you're on your home wifi?

> Keep up the great work guys.  It's appreciated.

Thanks,

> Michael

-derek

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