[TriLUG] Need Linux solution for Quicken

OlsonE at aosa.army.mil OlsonE at aosa.army.mil
Mon Oct 16 10:35:18 EDT 2006


I use MoneyDance and imho its comparable to Quicken. I was able to
import all of my stuff from Quicken 2005 ...and it works like a charm! 

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From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On
Behalf Of Josh Vickery
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:19 AM
To: Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] Need Linux solution for Quicken

Moneydance (http://moneydance.com) was posted on Slashdot a while ago.
 It's $30, and claims to support online billpayment.  It's not GPL or
even Open Source, but it is cross platform.

Josh

On 10/16/06, Tommy Williams <talen.quickblade at gmail.com> 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!
>
>
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> Tommy Williams
>
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