From 2a2a42c417247f28960924a7c52610a2467d0a2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Simon Michael Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:39:22 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] site: home page tweaks --- doc/site/index.md | 86 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/site/index.md b/doc/site/index.md index cb3562fc4..25be11f9e 100644 --- a/doc/site/index.md +++ b/doc/site/index.md @@ -1,35 +1,58 @@ +% home + # hledger is... - - -### a lightweight, dependable, cross-platform accounting tool +### a lightweight, dependable, cross-platform accounting program hledger is a computer program for easily tracking money, time, or -other commodities, on unix, mac and windows. Despite (because of ?) -limited GUI features, it is usable, capable, and reliable. For some, -it is a simple, flexible, future-proof alternative to Quicken or -GnuCash. +other commodities, on unix, mac and windows. With simple yet powerful +functionality accessed from command line or web browser, it is a +reliable, flexible, future-proof alternative to Quicken or GnuCash. I +use it for: -### based on Ledger +- tracking spending and income +- seeing time reports by day/week/month/project +- getting accurate numbers for client billing and tax filing +- tracking invoices +- building financial and time clarity and serenity + +
+### Free software + +hledger is available under the GNU GPLv3+, which helps ensure that it +will remain free and available for as long as you need it. It has +been developed as a community project by +[Simon Michael](http://joyful.com) and +[contributors](contributors.html) since 2007. +
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+### inspired by Ledger hledger was inspired by and maintains substantial compatibility with [Ledger](faq.html#hledger-and-ledger), and is part of the enthusiastic and supportive "*ledger" community. +
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### a command-line tool, that preserves your data hledger is first a command-line tool. It follows Ledger's philosophy: your data lives in a simple, safe, plain text file which you can edit any way you wish; hledger reads that file and produces reports of various kinds, without changing your data. (It can help you add new -transactions if you want, but does not change existing ones.) +transactions, but does not change existing ones.) +
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### ...with a web UI hledger comes with a built-in web server providing an alternate -[browser-based interface](manual.html#web), which offers assisted data -entry and point and click reporting. The web and command-line clients -can be used simultaneously. +[browser-based interface](manual.html#web), for assisted data entry +and point and click reporting. The web and command-line clients can be +used simultaneously. +
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### a Haskell application and library hledger is written in Haskell, a modern and highly-regarded @@ -40,20 +63,15 @@ exposed as reusable Haskell easy to write your own hledger-compatible [scripts](more-docs.html#scripting-examples), [add-ons](manual.html#add-on) and applications. +
-### Free software - -hledger is available under the GNU GPLv3+, which helps ensure that it -will remain free and available for as long as you need it. It has -been developed as a community project by -[Simon Michael](http://joyful.com) and -[contributors](contributors.html) since 2007. - +
### documented -Complete and accurate documentation is a top priority. -Undocumented functionality or stale docs are treated as serious bugs. +Complete, accurate documentation is always a top priority. +
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### comfortable for techies, usable by all hledger aims to be useful to both computer experts and regular folks. @@ -61,28 +79,26 @@ Currently it is a bit more suited to power users, who appreciate the power of text files, revision control, scriptability and double entry accounting. The web interface helps make it accessible to GUI-only folk as well. +
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### focussed on serving the user hledger strives to be accessible, practical and to provide real-world value. -I've been depending on and improving it continuously since 2007, for: - -- tracking spending and income -- seeing time reports by day/week/month/project -- getting accurate numbers for client billing and tax filing -- tracking invoices -- building financial and time clarity and serenity - +I've been depending on and improving it continuously since 2007. I needed a tool like this badly, and I want to keep it growing and helping others who can also benefit. +(You can help!) +
- -## how do I start ? +## get started You could: -**[download](download.html)**, +**[download](download.html)**,\ read the **[tutorial](step-by-step.html)**, -or **[join the IRC channel](http://hledger.org/irc)** -or **[mail list](http://hledger.org/list)** and ask questions. +the **[manual](manual.html)**, +or the **[blog posts & articles](more-docs.html#blog-posts-articles)**,\ +or ask questions on **[#hledger](http://hledger.org/irc)** +or the **[mail list](http://hledger.org/list)**.