Accounting on Linux

[pll at lanminds.com]

In a message dated: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 13:19:59 EDT
"Greg Rundlett" said:

>I would like to know if anyone else has good/bad experiences using GnuCash
>(especially for a consulting business).  Are there other packages that I
>should consider?  I employ sub-contractors who collaborate on projects with
>me, so any ability to use the accounting package over the web (like
>timesheets) is a bonus.

I've been using GnuCash for over 3 years now for my personal finance 
needs; i.e. a replacement for Quicken.  At this point in time, it is 
not ready for use as a small business book keeping application.  It 
currently doesn't do invoicing, though you could probably set up
AR/AP accounts within it.  It also doesn't yet support recurring 
transactions. (actually, the CVS release does, but it's beta).

I don't know off the top of my head if there are any stable,
open source/free software accounting solutions.  GnuCash does have as 
it's goal to be the free and open personal/small busines accounting 
program.  Unfortunately it's quite there yet, and that doesn't help 
you now :(

I do recommend checking out the GnuCash web site.  There are links 
from there to several other sites which may contain the answers to 
your questions.
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Seeya,
Paul