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h1. Ledger: Command-Line Accounting
+Ledger is a powerful, double-entry accounting system that is accessed from the
+UNIX command-line. This may put off some users -- as there is no flashy UI --
+but for those who want unparalleled reporting access to their data, there
+really are few alternatives.
+
h2. For the Impatient
I know, you just want to build and play. Do this: