[GNC] .gnucash files - Issues Moving to Linux from Windows ?

[dewaj]

On Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:51:35 +0000 (UTC)
Fran_3 via gnucash-user <gnucash-user at gnucash.org> wrote:

> I'm moving to go from Windows to Linux Mint... if gnuCash will open
> my ".gnucash" file. The Questions:
> 1 - Will the "mystuff.gnucash" file open and work without issues
> after I move from Windows to Linux Mint? 2 - Or can I expect some
> issues? thanks for any help.
> 

I have done this. The last time was successful without problems, IIRC.

That said, I would highly recommend first exporting accounts and
transactions separately to csv, in case something goes awry with
the native gnucash files, and then copying all that as well as the
entire gnucash directory to a usb stick or cd/dvd.

Ensure the files are usable in Mint before deleting from the windows
machine.

Best to leave nothing to chance. Just in case Chance is in a bad mood
again.

--
jd