[CS-FSLUG] Short Survey - On-Line Banking w/ Free Software

[David Aikema]

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:43:36 -0500, Don Parris <gnumathetes at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'd like to know something about Linux users' experience with on-line
> banking.  I plan to talk with my bank (as an advocate) about the issue, so
> your input would be very helpful.
> 
> (1) How much of a problem is on-line banking for users of free & open
> source software? (scale of 1-5, with 5 being worst case)
> 
> (2) What is the biggest problem you've experienced?

I can't say that I've experienced any problems with my banking ...
QIF-format files are available (also offer files for Quicken 2002+,
and MS Money 99 - not sure if those formats are supported by gnuCash).

> (3) Would you switch to a bank that opened its doors to free software users
> (i.e., compatibility with GnuCash, etc.)

I deal with one of these branchless (phone/atm/online only) banks -
this one actually run under another name by one of Canada's major
banks, CIBC - and have been quite happy with it.  Offers file formats
that should work with gnuCash (haven't actually tried it though), pays
out above average interest, and also doesn't cost me a dime.

David