[Kmymoney] yours re questions on KMM / Gnucash

[Nico Kruber]

the screenshot shows the KMyMoney package from KDE:UpdatedApps

however, KMyMoney is also in the OSS repository (which should contain all 
packages even those that are not on the DVD but still officially supported) - 
the simplest way to install it is through the 1 click installs referenced from 
here:
http://software.opensuse.org/package/kmymoney

It provides you with a list of "official" and community-based repositories.
The official one is the one released with your openSUSE version, i.e. 4.6.2 
for openSUSE 12.2 and 4.6.0 for openSUSE 12.1.
If you like a more up-to-date version with the official KDE version from your 
openSUSE release, you can use the one from KDE:UpdatedApps.
If you use an updated KDE release, you'll find KMyMoney in the same repository 
you installed KDE from.

It is actually quite simple :)


Nico

PS: I'm one of the maintainers of the kmymoney package for openSUSE and since 
I'm personally also using KMyMoney with openSUSE, I'll try to continue to 
package the new versions when they are released. I can't give any guarantees 
though since I do that in my spare time.

On Monday 25 Feb 2013 14:21:55 Michael Berger wrote:
> Dear Martin,*
> *copy below link into your browser - maybe it can help in taking a
> decision which system to use:
> 
> http://accounting-software.findthebest.com/compare/23-110/GnuCash-vs-KMyMone
> y
> 
> I**have been using at least half a dozen of accounting software and came
> across KMM some 7 or 8 years ago. Since then I stick to it and do by no
> means intend to switch back to any other application.
> There are three reasons: the developers will not let you down (they
> answer even the most silly questions) and secondly, KMM covers
> everything for private use not only but also most of the features needed
> small business although it does not claim to be made primarily for
> business accounting. Thirdly, it is the most user-friendly accounting
> application I have come across - a great advantage for non-professionals
> and untrained beginners.
> 
> Having collected experience in training project counterparts in
> developing countries myself over many years I reckon KMM to be most
> suitable.
> 
> Other outstanding features: very good reporting, implementation of
> categories, very easy multi-currencies handling among others.
> I will not list here those missing features that are essential for big
> companies and sophisticated accounting. You should read KMM's handbook
> on this (if it comes with your distribution).
> I imagine that cheque writing/issuing is common in your country - now
> this is not supported.
> 
> I use KMM for both private and business accounting and involve six
> different currencies.
> Having Gnucash installed as well my definite choice is KMM.
> However, every case is different and the best advice I can give is to
> take your own decision by comparing both systems - no way out!
> 
> Too bad if your internet connection is slow and not reliable. Try to get
> a DVD of openSuse 12.3 which will be out in a couple of days.
> 
> I am using KMM 4.6.3 under openSuse 12.2. with KDE 4.8.5. Yast offers me
> to install KMM.
> I am attaching a screen shot showing the vendor and distributor.
> 
> Another option is to use Ubuntu - there you can easily install KMM (no
> need to dig for the right repository)
> 
> If you are German - Zaske sounds very much so - you may address me in
> German if you wish using: Michael Berger <idest at online.de>
> 
> Good luck
> 
> **
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