How to Install Family Accounting Tool on MXLinux Latest

Overview

Family Accounting Tool (FACTO) is an open-source accounting program designed to help families and small businesses keep track of their finances. It is available for free on its official repository hosted on GitHub. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing FACTO on MXLinux latest.

Prerequisites

• A computer running MXLinux Latest.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1 - Install Git

FACTO is available on GitHub. To download it, you need Git installed on your system. Open Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard and type the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Enter your system password when prompted and press Enter to confirm installation. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2 - Clone FACTO Repository

After installing Git, you can clone the FACTO repository by navigating to a directory of your choice, right-clicking the empty space and selecting Open in Terminal. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Alt + T again to open a new Terminal window.

In Terminal, type the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nymanjens/facto.git

Git will fetch the repository and its contents. This may take some time depending on your internet connection speed.

Step 3 - Install Dependencies

FACTO requires certain dependencies to run. In Terminal, navigate to the FACTO directory by typing:

cd facto

Then, type the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libglu1-mesa libxi-dev libxmu-dev libglu1-mesa-dev

Enter your system password when prompted and press Enter to confirm installation. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 4 - Build and Install FACTO

After installing the required dependencies, you can build and install FACTO on your system. In Terminal, navigate to the build directory by typing:

cd build

Then, type the following command to configure and build FACTO:

cmake ../
make

Wait for the build process to complete. Afterward, type the following command to install FACTO on your system:

sudo make install

Congratulations! FACTO is now installed on your MXLinux Latest system.

Step 5 - Launch FACTO

To launch FACTO, type the following command in Terminal:

facto

Alternatively, you can also search for it in the application menu.

Conclusion

Family Accounting Tool (FACTO) is a free and open-source accounting program designed for families and small businesses. Installing FACTO on MXLinux Latest is simple and straightforward by following the above steps. If you encounter any issues during installation, you can reach out to the FACTO community for support.