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Way back when I first tried switching to using Open Source alternatives to my previous apps, I wanted a Quicken alternative and tried GnuCash. Opening the help
by CobrastanJorji 6y ago
Way back when I first tried switching to using Open Source alternatives to my previous apps, I wanted a Quicken alternative and tried GnuCash. Opening the help for the first time, I found it hilarious and ever so "open source software" of them that the help document opened with a whole chapter on how double book accounting worked, because of course you'd need to know that if you wanted to use GnuCash well.
Anyway, while it wasn't the best user experience, it was a pretty good introduction to double entry accounting: https://www.gnucash.org/docs/v4/C/gnucash-guide/basics-accounting1.html https://www.gnucash.org/docs/v4/C/gnucash-guide/basics-accou...
- mcjiggerlog 6y ago"GnuCash" was the first thing I looked for when I opened this thread. This application is an absolute godsend and I'm not sure why it's not more popular with developers. It takes some getting used to / setting up, but once you understand how it works it will revolutionize the control you have over your finances.
- robertlagrant 6y agoThat sounds less hilarious, and more extremely useful free info and software.