[TriLUG] Need Linux solution for Quicken

[Owen Berry]

Have you looked at CrossOver by CodeWeavers?  (http://www.codeweavers.com/)
Looks like they have a free trial of CrossOver Linux available for you
to try before you buy.

Owen

On Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 10:11:11AM -0400, Tommy Williams wrote:
> Looks like this has been a re-occurring topic that has not seen a
> complete solution. Let me lay out what I need and why and hopefully I
> will get some feedback that helps me with my particular issue.
> 
> My wife's computer is being migrated from Windows to Ubuntu, and the
> only application we lack is a replacement for Quicken, a problem is
> created by our use of the Quicken Bill Pay service which interfaces
> with the Quicken software.
> 
> I have explored the use of WINE to get Quicken to run, everything
> appears to work except the online services (which is the one thing
> that I _must_ have).  I would prefer not to use a VM software just on
> general principal of not continuing to use Windows.
> 
> That said I'm looking for a solution that will replace Quicken _and_
> allow me to interface with an online billing service within the
> application, or, a solution that will allow the installation of
> Quicken on a Ubuntu machine and full use of all the online
> functionality. The ultimate goal is to concoct a GPL solution; I would
> rather not spend any money. However, at this point if someone can
> guarantee support for Quicken, I would be willing to spend some moola!
> 
> 
> -- 
> Tommy Williams