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This is a very familiar story. I was a user of Adobe Lightroom from very early versions. When Adobe first introduced subscriptions I stuck with purchase option for as long as I could. I did end up with a subscription for a while.

But then my daughter was studying graphic design and I discovered Affinity Photo. I switched and have never looked back. Sure there are a few things I miss but not enough to pay subscriptions.

This also happened with Quicken. I have years of financial transactions in Quicken. When Quicken introduced subscriptions I just remained using Quicken 17.

When Apple switched to Apple Silicon, I was thankful for Rosetta to allow me to continue using Quicken 17 and I still do today.

Now Rosetta will soon sunset and I have never found anything to replace Quicken, so I have been writing my own system

https://anderegg.ca/2026/07/12/an-infuriating-goodbye-to-photoshop

#adobe #quicken #subscription

This is a very familiar story. I was a user of Adobe Lightroom from very early versions. When Adobe first introduced subscriptions I stuck with purchase option for as long as I could. I did end up with a subscription for a while.

But then my daughter was studying graphic design and I discovered Affinity Photo. I switched and have never looked back. Sure there are a few things I miss but not enough to pay subscriptions.

This also happened with Quicken. I have years of financial transactions in Quicken. When Quicken introduced subscriptions I just remained using Quicken 17.

When Apple switched to Apple Silicon, I was thankful for Rosetta to allow me to continue using Quicken 17 and I still do today.

Now Rosetta will soon sunset and I have never found anything to replace Quicken, so I have been writing my own system

https://anderegg.ca/2026/07/12/an-infuriating-goodbye-to-photoshop

#adobe #quicken #subscription

This is a very familiar story. I was a user of Adobe Lightroom from very early versions. When Adobe first introduced subscriptions I stuck with purchase option for as long as I could. I did end up with a subscription for a while.

But then my daughter was studying graphic design and I discovered Affinity Photo. I switched and have never looked back. Sure there are a few things I miss but not enough to pay subscriptions.

This also happened with Quicken. I have years of financial transactions in Quicken. When Quicken introduced subscriptions I just remained using Quicken 17.

When Apple switched to Apple Silicon, I was thankful for Rosetta to allow me to continue using Quicken 17 and I still do today.

Now Rosetta will soon sunset and I have never found anything to replace Quicken, so I have been writing my own system

https://anderegg.ca/2026/07/12/an-infuriating-goodbye-to-photoshop

#adobe #quicken #subscription

This is a very familiar story. I was a user of Adobe Lightroom from very early versions. When Adobe first introduced subscriptions I stuck with purchase option for as long as I could. I did end up with a subscription for a while.

But then my daughter was studying graphic design and I discovered Affinity Photo. I switched and have never looked back. Sure there are a few things I miss but not enough to pay subscriptions.

This also happened with Quicken. I have years of financial transactions in Quicken. When Quicken introduced subscriptions I just remained using Quicken 17.

When Apple switched to Apple Silicon, I was thankful for Rosetta to allow me to continue using Quicken 17 and I still do today.

Now Rosetta will soon sunset and I have never found anything to replace Quicken, so I have been writing my own system

https://anderegg.ca/2026/07/12/an-infuriating-goodbye-to-photoshop

#adobe #quicken #subscription

This is a very familiar story. I was a user of Adobe Lightroom from very early versions. When Adobe first introduced subscriptions I stuck with purchase option for as long as I could. I did end up with a subscription for a while.

But then my daughter was studying graphic design and I discovered Affinity Photo. I switched and have never looked back. Sure there are a few things I miss but not enough to pay subscriptions.

This also happened with Quicken. I have years of financial transactions in Quicken. When Quicken introduced subscriptions I just remained using Quicken 17.

When Apple switched to Apple Silicon, I was thankful for Rosetta to allow me to continue using Quicken 17 and I still do today.

Now Rosetta will soon sunset and I have never found anything to replace Quicken, so I have been writing my own system

https://anderegg.ca/2026/07/12/an-infuriating-goodbye-to-photoshop

#adobe #quicken #subscription

@roguefoam I use HomeBank. It vaguely reminds me of my first #financial package, #Quicken 1995. 👴
I am cautious about software that downloads transactions automatically because entering them manually is part of the value.
#HomeBank is fine, no complaints, but I'm interested in hearing about other options people like.

@roguefoam I use HomeBank. It vaguely reminds me of my first #financial package, #Quicken 1995. 👴
I am cautious about software that downloads transactions automatically because entering them manually is part of the value.
#HomeBank is fine, no complaints, but I'm interested in hearing about other options people like.

@roguefoam I use HomeBank. It vaguely reminds me of my first #financial package, #Quicken 1995. 👴
I am cautious about software that downloads transactions automatically because entering them manually is part of the value.
#HomeBank is fine, no complaints, but I'm interested in hearing about other options people like.

@roguefoam I use HomeBank. It vaguely reminds me of my first #financial package, #Quicken 1995. 👴
I am cautious about software that downloads transactions automatically because entering them manually is part of the value.
#HomeBank is fine, no complaints, but I'm interested in hearing about other options people like.

@roguefoam I use HomeBank. It vaguely reminds me of my first #financial package, #Quicken 1995. 👴
I am cautious about software that downloads transactions automatically because entering them manually is part of the value.
#HomeBank is fine, no complaints, but I'm interested in hearing about other options people like.

“Writing” a check in Quicken 6.0 for DOS

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Quicken #MSDOS

“Writing” a check in Quicken 6.0 for DOS

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Quicken #MSDOS

“Writing” a check in Quicken 6.0 for DOS

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Quicken #MSDOS

The check register in Quicken 6.0 for DOS. And please don’t judge me, but I still use Quicken today.

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #MSDOS #Quicken

The check register in Quicken 6.0 for DOS. And please don’t judge me, but I still use Quicken today.

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #MSDOS #Quicken

The check register in Quicken 6.0 for DOS. And please don’t judge me, but I still use Quicken today.

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #MSDOS #Quicken

#ComputerCrash

Still working on getting my new computer up to speed after my old laptop crashed.

Was able to reinstall #TurboTax 2024 & reload the tax file. Important because I have a huge tax loss carryover that I need to be able to continue to carryover. 😎

Reinstalled a copy of #Quicken Deluxe yesterday. Only negative about that is that I now have to pay a subscription to continue to use it but I've been using Quicken for decades & I know how it works.

Am willing to try something new if it's free but my search for a free Quicken alternative came up empty.

Still have to restore some #LibreOffice text & spreadsheet files. Have hard copies & could try to scan & OCR read them but there aren't many but will probablyjust retype them manually. 🤷‍♂️

#ComputerCrash

Still working on getting my new computer up to speed after my old laptop crashed.

Was able to reinstall #TurboTax 2024 & reload the tax file. Important because I have a huge tax loss carryover that I need to be able to continue to carryover. 😎

Reinstalled a copy of #Quicken Deluxe yesterday. Only negative about that is that I now have to pay a subscription to continue to use it but I've been using Quicken for decades & I know how it works.

Am willing to try something new if it's free but my search for a free Quicken alternative came up empty.

Still have to restore some #LibreOffice text & spreadsheet files. Have hard copies & could try to scan & OCR read them but there aren't many but will probablyjust retype them manually. 🤷‍♂️

#ComputerCrash

Still working on getting my new computer up to speed after my old laptop crashed.

Was able to reinstall #TurboTax 2024 & reload the tax file. Important because I have a huge tax loss carryover that I need to be able to continue to carryover. 😎

Reinstalled a copy of #Quicken Deluxe yesterday. Only negative about that is that I now have to pay a subscription to continue to use it but I've been using Quicken for decades & I know how it works.

Am willing to try something new if it's free but my search for a free Quicken alternative came up empty.

Still have to restore some #LibreOffice text & spreadsheet files. Have hard copies & could try to scan & OCR read them but there aren't many but will probablyjust retype them manually. 🤷‍♂️

#Quicken #SoftwareSubscriptions

With the recent crash of my old laptop, I lost old non-subscription Quicken program & all of the data associated

Had a disc for an old 2017 version of Quicken that I thought that I could just upload onto my new computer but it didn't work & couldn't find a "free" checking/financial account program that I liked.

So, I caved in & subscribed to Quicken Deluxe online which is identical to the program I was using before but didn't have to pay $72/year to use.

What a racket!!! 🤦‍♂️

I just brought my banking/investment accounts up to date on the program but I'm still going to be looking for a FREE one to use in it's place.

Please post any recommendations for any FREE, non-subscription alternatives to Quicken that you may know of in reply to this toot.

Thanks!!!

#Quicken #SoftwareSubscriptions

With the recent crash of my old laptop, I lost old non-subscription Quicken program & all of the data associated

Had a disc for an old 2017 version of Quicken that I thought that I could just upload onto my new computer but it didn't work & couldn't find a "free" checking/financial account program that I liked.

So, I caved in & subscribed to Quicken Deluxe online which is identical to the program I was using before but didn't have to pay $72/year to use.

What a racket!!! 🤦‍♂️

I just brought my banking/investment accounts up to date on the program but I'm still going to be looking for a FREE one to use in it's place.

Please post any recommendations for any FREE, non-subscription alternatives to Quicken that you may know of in reply to this toot.

Thanks!!!

#Quicken #SoftwareSubscriptions

With the recent crash of my old laptop, I lost old non-subscription Quicken program & all of the data associated

Had a disc for an old 2017 version of Quicken that I thought that I could just upload onto my new computer but it didn't work & couldn't find a "free" checking/financial account program that I liked.

So, I caved in & subscribed to Quicken Deluxe online which is identical to the program I was using before but didn't have to pay $72/year to use.

What a racket!!! 🤦‍♂️

I just brought my banking/investment accounts up to date on the program but I'm still going to be looking for a FREE one to use in it's place.

Please post any recommendations for any FREE, non-subscription alternatives to Quicken that you may know of in reply to this toot.

Thanks!!!

Want to get off of #Quicken or some other commercial #financial #bedgeting application? I've just found one that is amazing: Actual Budget. It's very similar to Quicken (although it's a bit different, from what I've heard), it's local-first, has an integrated sync server, is secure, integrated accounts download via one of four services (based on your region)***, excellent reporting, handles budgeting, and more...

Honestly, I've used GnuCash in the past, and it was such a pain I'd given up on it.  But Actual Budget I've managed to set up, get most of my accounts to download automatically (I have eight accounts to manage - only one I have to do manually), and started reconciling transactions.

I managed all of this in about two hours.

Oh, and the final, best part of this: Actual Budget is Open Source under an MIT License.

*** The sync service may have charges. Here in the U.S. it's $15/yr. Given the number of transactions I have to deal with, this is a pittance...

Want to get off of #Quicken or some other commercial #financial #bedgeting application? I've just found one that is amazing: Actual Budget. It's very similar to Quicken (although it's a bit different, from what I've heard), it's local-first, has an integrated sync server, is secure, integrated accounts download via one of four services (based on your region)***, excellent reporting, handles budgeting, and more...

Honestly, I've used GnuCash in the past, and it was such a pain I'd given up on it.  But Actual Budget I've managed to set up, get most of my accounts to download automatically (I have eight accounts to manage - only one I have to do manually), and started reconciling transactions.

I managed all of this in about two hours.

Oh, and the final, best part of this: Actual Budget is Open Source under an MIT License.

*** The sync service may have charges. Here in the U.S. it's $15/yr. Given the number of transactions I have to deal with, this is a pittance...

Want to get off of #Quicken or some other commercial #financial #bedgeting application? I've just found one that is amazing: Actual Budget. It's very similar to Quicken (although it's a bit different, from what I've heard), it's local-first, has an integrated sync server, is secure, integrated accounts download via one of four services (based on your region)***, excellent reporting, handles budgeting, and more...

Honestly, I've used GnuCash in the past, and it was such a pain I'd given up on it.  But Actual Budget I've managed to set up, get most of my accounts to download automatically (I have eight accounts to manage - only one I have to do manually), and started reconciling transactions.

I managed all of this in about two hours.

Oh, and the final, best part of this: Actual Budget is Open Source under an MIT License.

*** The sync service may have charges. Here in the U.S. it's $15/yr. Given the number of transactions I have to deal with, this is a pittance...

Want to get off of #Quicken or some other commercial #financial #bedgeting application? I've just found one that is amazing: Actual Budget. It's very similar to Quicken (although it's a bit different, from what I've heard), it's local-first, has an integrated sync server, is secure, integrated accounts download via one of four services (based on your region)***, excellent reporting, handles budgeting, and more...

Honestly, I've used GnuCash in the past, and it was such a pain I'd given up on it.  But Actual Budget I've managed to set up, get most of my accounts to download automatically (I have eight accounts to manage - only one I have to do manually), and started reconciling transactions.

I managed all of this in about two hours.

Oh, and the final, best part of this: Actual Budget is Open Source under an MIT License.

*** The sync service may have charges. Here in the U.S. it's $15/yr. Given the number of transactions I have to deal with, this is a pittance...

Install latest Quicken Mac update.

Hi Quicken user, here's a bunch of new features for you in our latest update. Thanks for updating.

Click on that new feature tab in Account window.

"Oh sorry, for that you need a Premier license. Your Deluxe license just doesn't cut it. We showed you the tab to entice you to click on this shit.”

Feature tab disappears.

#darkPatterns #FyouQuicken #quicken

Install latest Quicken Mac update.

Hi Quicken user, here's a bunch of new features for you in our latest update. Thanks for updating.

Click on that new feature tab in Account window.

"Oh sorry, for that you need a Premier license. Your Deluxe license just doesn't cut it. We showed you the tab to entice you to click on this shit.”

Feature tab disappears.

#darkPatterns #FyouQuicken #quicken

Install latest Quicken Mac update.

Hi Quicken user, here's a bunch of new features for you in our latest update. Thanks for updating.

Click on that new feature tab in Account window.

"Oh sorry, for that you need a Premier license. Your Deluxe license just doesn't cut it. We showed you the tab to entice you to click on this shit.”

Feature tab disappears.

#darkPatterns #FyouQuicken #quicken

Install latest Quicken Mac update.

Hi Quicken user, here's a bunch of new features for you in our latest update. Thanks for updating.

Click on that new feature tab in Account window.

"Oh sorry, for that you need a Premier license. Your Deluxe license just doesn't cut it. We showed you the tab to entice you to click on this shit.”

Feature tab disappears.

#darkPatterns #FyouQuicken #quicken

Install latest Quicken Mac update.

Hi Quicken user, here's a bunch of new features for you in our latest update. Thanks for updating.

Click on that new feature tab in Account window.

"Oh sorry, for that you need a Premier license. Your Deluxe license just doesn't cut it. We showed you the tab to entice you to click on this shit.”

Feature tab disappears.

#darkPatterns #FyouQuicken #quicken

@AutisticInnovator Alas, there is no Quicken for #Linux. The #OpenSource geeks made their own competitor called #GnuCash. I'm wondering what #Quicken can do, which GnuCash can't do.

A lack of finance-related/accounting software is one of the sore spots in the world of #Linux. All the accountants of the world wouldn't dream of switching to Linux. And they are always the ones close to the money - you basically can't marginalize them or ignore them somehow. Whatever crazy dystopian future #Microsoft (with #Windows 11 and beyond) or #Apple envisions, the world of finance insists on a front-row seat on the train to go to that place, taking everyone else along with them, pretty much.
#accounting #finance

@AutisticInnovator Alas, there is no Quicken for #Linux. The #OpenSource geeks made their own competitor called #GnuCash. I'm wondering what #Quicken can do, which GnuCash can't do.

A lack of finance-related/accounting software is one of the sore spots in the world of #Linux. All the accountants of the world wouldn't dream of switching to Linux. And they are always the ones close to the money - you basically can't marginalize them or ignore them somehow. Whatever crazy dystopian future #Microsoft (with #Windows 11 and beyond) or #Apple envisions, the world of finance insists on a front-row seat on the train to go to that place, taking everyone else along with them, pretty much.
#accounting #finance

@AutisticInnovator Alas, there is no Quicken for #Linux. The #OpenSource geeks made their own competitor called #GnuCash. I'm wondering what #Quicken can do, which GnuCash can't do.

A lack of finance-related/accounting software is one of the sore spots in the world of #Linux. All the accountants of the world wouldn't dream of switching to Linux. And they are always the ones close to the money - you basically can't marginalize them or ignore them somehow. Whatever crazy dystopian future #Microsoft (with #Windows 11 and beyond) or #Apple envisions, the world of finance insists on a front-row seat on the train to go to that place, taking everyone else along with them, pretty much.
#accounting #finance

@AutisticInnovator Alas, there is no Quicken for #Linux. The #OpenSource geeks made their own competitor called #GnuCash. I'm wondering what #Quicken can do, which GnuCash can't do.

A lack of finance-related/accounting software is one of the sore spots in the world of #Linux. All the accountants of the world wouldn't dream of switching to Linux. And they are always the ones close to the money - you basically can't marginalize them or ignore them somehow. Whatever crazy dystopian future #Microsoft (with #Windows 11 and beyond) or #Apple envisions, the world of finance insists on a front-row seat on the train to go to that place, taking everyone else along with them, pretty much.
#accounting #finance

@AutisticInnovator Alas, there is no Quicken for #Linux. The #OpenSource geeks made their own competitor called #GnuCash. I'm wondering what #Quicken can do, which GnuCash can't do.

A lack of finance-related/accounting software is one of the sore spots in the world of #Linux. All the accountants of the world wouldn't dream of switching to Linux. And they are always the ones close to the money - you basically can't marginalize them or ignore them somehow. Whatever crazy dystopian future #Microsoft (with #Windows 11 and beyond) or #Apple envisions, the world of finance insists on a front-row seat on the train to go to that place, taking everyone else along with them, pretty much.
#accounting #finance

#GnuCash 5.12 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.12 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.12 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.12 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.12 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

“Writing” a check in Quicken 6.0 for DOS

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Quicken #MSDOS

“Writing” a check in Quicken 6.0 for DOS

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #Quicken #MSDOS

The check register in Quicken 6.0 for DOS. And please don’t judge me, but I still use Quicken today.

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #MSDOS #Quicken

The check register in Quicken 6.0 for DOS. And please don’t judge me, but I still use Quicken today.

#RetroTech #90sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #MSDOS #Quicken

Remember we do not necessarily need the latest (often bloated) update of #software (#apps) that worked when we bought it. I'm running a 2011 version of #Quicken with no problems because Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (#GAAP) have not changed since then and essentially all it does is add and subtract.

Remember we do not necessarily need the latest (often bloated) update of #software (#apps) that worked when we bought it. I'm running a 2011 version of #Quicken with no problems because Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (#GAAP) have not changed since then and essentially all it does is add and subtract.

Remember we do not necessarily need the latest (often bloated) update of #software (#apps) that worked when we bought it. I'm running a 2011 version of #Quicken with no problems because Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (#GAAP) have not changed since then and essentially all it does is add and subtract.

Remember we do not necessarily need the latest (often bloated) update of #software (#apps) that worked when we bought it. I'm running a 2011 version of #Quicken with no problems because Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (#GAAP) have not changed since then and essentially all it does is add and subtract.

#Quicken

Using an old version of Quicken (2017) & the backup file got corrupted.

Was trying to figure out if to restore it w/i success until I looked into buying a new version of Quicken which I just discovered is only available by monthly subscription.

WTF??? 😡

Then I downloaded a free checking program & was about to install it when I somehow stumbled onto the way to restore the Quicken backup & use it again.🤗

So,the status quo is established & I don't need to f*ck with any software changes for now. ☺️

#GnuCash 5.9 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.9 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.9 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

#GnuCash 5.9 has been released (#GNU / #Cash / #Financial / #Accounting / #PersonalFinance / #Finance / #Money / #Quicken) https://www.gnucash.org/

Really bums me out that I bought #Quicken once in the early 2000's (for about $100 I think) and used it FOR OVER A DECADE. I miss the days when you could just purchase software once and then use it forever.

Then at some point in the mid teens, they stopped supporting the version I had (or it just stopped working with newer operating systems) and now it's a forced subscription service where I have to pay $60 - $75 every year & the price keeps GOING UP! 😡

#software #SaaS #subscription