Re: Quicken-like apps for Linux?

["Derek Atkins" <user=54@nabble.blu.org>]

 GnuCash has OFX Direct Connect and can talk to many banks, if you're 
able to decipher the OFX URL and if your bank does NOT use Yodlee. 

-derek 

Quoting Scott Ehrlich <[hidden email]>: 

> My wife currently uses Windows XP on her desktop, and we are starting 
> to use Quicken.   The pay-for version of Quicken is able to 
> electronically reach out to our bank and retrieve our credit card 
> statements, which is really nice. 
> 
> I am likely able to convince her to switch to Linux (most likely 
> Ubuntu), but no matter the distro, what is the most Quicken-like 
> compatible app available?  I know there is crossover office, but we 
> don't want to have to pay more, if necessary. 
> 
> I've read about gnucash, installed it as a test on my Ubuntu desktop, 
> and it seems decent for a very, very cursory review. 
> 
> Can any of the Linux-capable financial packages reach out to banks 
> and retrieve statements, or must the user enter the details manually? 
> 
> Thanks for any insights. 
> 
> Scott 
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