[GNC] Moving from Windows to Linux

[Sherlock]

Hi AC,

I suggest reviewing https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Configuration_Locations

Regards,

Sherlock



On 10/16/25 3:57 PM, AC wrote:
> I've been using Gnucash on my Windows machine for a while but I'm 
> transitioning to a Linux machine as the daily driver. I need a few 
> reminders for files to transfer and locations where to put them to make 
> sure that the two look and behave the same way.
> 
> Obviously the first is the .gnucash data file which I already have moved 
> and tested to make sure it at least opens with data, no issues there.
> 
> What file stores things like the account color (if one exists)? I opened 
> the data file on the Linux side but none of the accounts had their 
> assigned colors. If there is such a file, where does it end up on the 
> Linux side?
> 
> Also, I customized the appearance of the UI (changing register colors, 
> etc.) inside the gtk-3.0.css file. Where would these customizations go 
> on the Linux side? I think I saw they go in USER_CONFIG_HOME?