From c9a6ad9b4899531ae1ed07579fd1a4a6add9cb65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charles Merriam Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:46:20 -0700 Subject: Update README.md; add google group link. Mention that ./acprep is a Python script for installing dependencies. --- README.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d9e7d3d7..ed0a5bfa 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -45,7 +45,8 @@ much further with those. ## Dependencies If you wish to proceed in this venture, you'll need a few dependencies. The -easiest way to get them for your platform is to run: +easiest way to get them for your platform is to run this handy Python +script: ./acprep dependencies -- cgit v1.2.3 From e591326dc6b87a041f07f94e424f008e02e40cf1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charles Merriam Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:41:36 -0700 Subject: Update README.md; more introduction and documentation link Updated the introduction with the little information that was unique to doc/README. Also added a link to the documentation page. --- README.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ed0a5bfa..5f861c00 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,6 +5,14 @@ UNIX command-line. This may put off some users, since there is no flashy UI, but for those who want unparalleled reporting access to their data there are few alternatives. +Ledger uses text files for input. It reads the files and generates reports. +There is no other database or storing state. To use Ledger, you create a +file of your account names and transactions, run from the command line with +command lines options to specify a report, and get output. The output is +generally plain text, though one generate a graph or html instead. Ledger +is simple in concept, surprisingly rich in ability, and easy to use. + + ## For the Impatient I know, you just want to build and play. If you have all the dependencies @@ -145,6 +153,7 @@ You can run `make check` to confirm the result, and `make install` to install. Now that you're up and running, here are a few resources to keep in mind: - [Home page](http://ledger-cli.org) + - [Documentation](http://www.ledger-cli.org/docs.html) - [IRC channel](irc://irc.freenode.net/ledger) - [Mailing List / Forum](http://groups.google.com/group/ledger-cli) - [GitHub project page](http://github.com/ledger/ledger) -- cgit v1.2.3 From 71535a4c07ed1158d97ad73d296f01a619102fcc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charles Merriam Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:53:44 -0700 Subject: Small typos.. --- README.md | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5f861c00..89506c5b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,12 +5,13 @@ UNIX command-line. This may put off some users, since there is no flashy UI, but for those who want unparalleled reporting access to their data there are few alternatives. -Ledger uses text files for input. It reads the files and generates reports. -There is no other database or storing state. To use Ledger, you create a +Ledger uses text files for input. It reads the files and generates reports; +there is no other database or stored state. To use Ledger, you create a file of your account names and transactions, run from the command line with -command lines options to specify a report, and get output. The output is -generally plain text, though one generate a graph or html instead. Ledger -is simple in concept, surprisingly rich in ability, and easy to use. +some options to specify input and requested reports, and get output. +The output is generally plain text, though you could generate a graph or +html instead. Ledger is simple in concept, surprisingly rich in ability, +and easy to use. ## For the Impatient -- cgit v1.2.3