> > How about, as a first step, we make the reconcile window be
> > configurable to use, e.g., 'Funds In' and 'Funds Out' instead
> > of debit/credit as you suggest?
> 
> Something like that is probably necessary.
> 
> Gnucash looks to me like one of the crucial tools that will get Linux onto
> desktops everywhere.  But that's going to be a lot harder if "normal" users
> find the interface confusing.  I think it's more important for people to be
> able to handle their finances without getting confused or worrying about
> getting things wrong than having the technically correct terminology.

What we *have* to avoid is using the technically correct terminology with
an incorrect meaning.  An option for using informal language is perfectly
OK by me, as long as the informality does not consist of using correct words
with incorrect meanings.

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