ChkBk For Linux

ChkBk project is a Bourne Shell script designed to be a simple, yet functional checkbook registry program.

I wrote ChkBk because I use my checkcard a lot, but I never have my checkbook with me. I got tired of having to hold on to my receipts until I got home and then having to remember to enter the info into my checkbook when I did get home. My goal was to have something simple that I could access easily from work. I use a linux box at work, so naturally command line access and ssh was my first choice since, 1) It's encrytped, 2) It doesn't take up much network resources like a gui program would, 3) I'm comfortable at the command line. Plus, I was bored and needed a reason to learn more about shell programming.

Here are some key features of "ChkBk":

� It's FREE. Free as in beer and free as in freedom since it's licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) � You just want to keep an accurate checkbook. � You want to keep a record of your transactions on your computer, but don't want to pay for anything to do something so trivial. � You don't really want or need the functionality of something like Quicken(tm). � You want something almost as simple, if not simpler, to use than it would be to just right it down on paper. � Keep an accurate record of checking and/or savings account transactions � View full or partial transaction history � Backup/Restore the database to/from another location on your computer or a remote computer with a locally mounted filesytem � Print all or partial list of transactions in a nice, easy to read format

What's New in This Release:

� A major bug was fixed to make ChkBk properly identify when a check number has already been used. � The ability to search databases for specific transactions has been added. � Deposit and withdrawal menus now automagically fill in decimal places as zeros when none is entered for amount and fee fields. � The user can now type "h" in any menu field to bring up the help. � Various minor bugs have been fixed and screen output has been cleaned up. � A minor adjustment was made to smooth out transition from balance menu. � Various minor installer bugs have been fixed, including most Cygwin install problems.