I'm a Windows user who runs KMyMoney version 4.8.1 on a Windows 10 PC. I would like to run version 5.x . I know a Windows version will be released at some point however I'd like to take advantage of the newer version today.

I'm thinking of setting up a virtual Linux machine that I can run KMyMoney 5.x on. I have two questions;

1) Is my existing KMyMoney data file interchangeable between Windows and Linux? The file is not encrypted. For clarity; I don't wish to switch back and forth between the two versions of KMyMoney. I wish to know if my current file may be opened using a Linux version of the app then later open it using KMyMoney version 5.x for Windows when it become available.

2) Which version/flavour of Linux is best suited for KMyMoney and virtualization?

With appreciation.

Yes, the data is interchangeable between Windows and Linux. I personally dual boot (with Linux Manjaro and Windows 10) and I have transferred the data file back and forth between both OS environments without any issues. Now the app settings doesn't transfer just the data file does when you copy and move the .kmy file.

As far as your question regarding 'best" there is a lot of different flavors of Linux distros to use and it comes down to your personal choice. Coupled with that I would like to think that KMM is a KDE app and it might be more compatible with a KDE Desktop but that doesn't mean it won't run on other desktops just fine.

So, my recommendation is to try a few different distros by booting them with/through a USB drive and select the 1 that fits your personality and OS needs. Here's a good site to review your options: https://distrowatch.com/

mcarpino wrote:Yes, the data is interchangeable between Windows and Linux.

Wonderful, this is great to hear!

mcarpino wrote:..... my recommendation is to try a few different distros by booting them with/through a USB drive and select the 1 that fits your personality and OS needs.

Thank you for the tip. I never thought of booting Linux from a USB drive. I'll look over details at the link provided, select an OS or two then give them a try.

With appreciation

Robert