How to Install Family Accounting Tool (FACTO) on Debian

Family Accounting Tool (FACTO) is an open-source personal finance management tool that helps you keep track of your spending, income, budgets, and investments. Here's how you can install it on Debian.

Prerequisites

Before you can install FACTO, you'll need a few things:

Install Dependencies

First, make sure your Debian system is up to date and install the required dependencies for FACTO:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git python3-pandas python3-matplotlib

Install FACTO From Github

FACTO is hosted on GitHub. To download it, simply clone the repository to your local system:

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

This will create a new directory called "facto" in your current folder.

Configure and Run FACTO

Finally, run the startup script to configure and start FACTO:

cd facto
./startup.sh

This will start FACTO and open it in your default browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed FACTO on your Debian system. With FACTO, you can manage your personal finances easily and efficiently. By keeping track of your spending and budgets, you'll be better equipped to manage your money and reach your financial goals.

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