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Switching from Windows to IOS

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Neil Hodgson

01 Dec, 2024 07:08 PM

Have used Moneydance for many years and I have built up a lot of data over this period.
I am considering switching from Windows PC to IoS Laptop.
Will Moneydance work on IoS?
If I switched can I restore my data to the new operating system?
Thanks

1. 1 Posted by dwg on 01 Dec, 2024 07:11 PM

   

   Currently the IOS app is a helper application only and Moneydance requires Windows, macOS or Linux as a base system.

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2. Support Staff 2 Posted by Ethan on 01 Dec, 2024 10:32 PM

   

   Are you certain about using iOS? I ask because you mention both iOS and using a laptop. As far as I know, iOS is Apple's mobile operating system, designed for things like their phones and tablets. Laptops still run a full version of MacOS, and therefore can run the full Moneydance program.

   If you could let us know the specific device and operating system you want to move to, we may be able to provide a more definitive answer.

   Ethan
   Infinite Kind Support

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3. 3 Posted by hodgson_neil on 01 Dec, 2024 10:50 PM

   
   
   

   Wgat you seem to be saying I could continue using Moneydance with the new set up?

   
   

   Will the backup files just transfer across?

   
   

   Thanks

   
   

   Neil

   
   

   
   

   Sent from my iPhone

   
   

   On 1 Dec 2024, at 22:33, Ethan <[email blocked]> wrote:
   
   

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   // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: Ethan (Support staff) Are you certain about using iOS? I ask because you mention both iOS and using a laptop. As far as I know, iOS is Apple's mobile operating system, designed for things like their phones and tablets. Laptops still run a full version of MacOS, and therefore can run the full Moneydance program. If you could let us know the specific device and operating system you want to move to, we may be able to provide a more definitive answer. Ethan Infinite Kind Support On Sun, Dec 01 at 11:11 AM PST, dwg wrote: Currently the IOS app is a helper application only and Moneydance requires Windows, macOS or Linux as a base system.

   Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion.

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4. Support Staff 4 Posted by Ethan on 01 Dec, 2024 10:56 PM

   

   Hi Neil,

   I think we need more specific information from you about your new system: what kind of device it is, and the specific operating system it is running. With that information, we can provide a more detailed response.

   Ethan
   Infinite Kind Support

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5. 5 Posted by hodgson_neil on 01 Dec, 2024 11:06 PM

   
   
   

   So, I may have to turn the question to you and ask what system would I need in an Apple/Mac laptop to get to the desired point?

   
   

   As a regular computer user but not a computer “geek” I may choose the easiest option and stay with PC?

   
   

   The reason I am considering this change is the enforced change to Windows 11 and neither of my current computers are able to run Windows 11

   
   

   
   

   Sent from my iPhone

   
   

   On 1 Dec 2024, at 22:57, Ethan <[email blocked]> wrote:
   
   

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   // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: Ethan (Support staff) Hi Neil, I think we need more specific information from you about your new system: what kind of device it is, and the specific operating system it is running. With that information, we can provide a more detailed response. Ethan Infinite Kind Support On Sun, Dec 01 at 02:50 PM PST, hodgson_neil wrote: Wgat you seem to be saying I could continue using Moneydance with the new set up? Will the backup files just transfer across? Thanks Neil Sent from my iPhone On 1 Dec 2024, at 22:33, Ethan <[email blocked]> wrote:  pre { width: 92%; margin: 10px 2%; padding: 5px 2%; background: rgb(239, 239, 239); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 214, 214); } blockquote { margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 1em; border-left-width: 5px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); } // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: Ethan (Support staff) Are you certain about using iOS? I ask because you mention both iOS and using a laptop. As far as I know, iOS is Apple's mobile operating system, designed for things like their phones and tablets. Laptops still run a full version of MacOS, and therefore can run the full Moneydance program. If you could let us know the specific device and operating system you want to move to, we may be able to provide a more definitive answer. Ethan Infinite Kind Support On Sun, Dec 01 at 11:11 AM PST, dwg wrote: Currently the IOS app is a helper application only and Moneydance requires Windows, macOS or Linux as a base system. Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion.

   Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion.

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6. 6 Posted by dwg on 01 Dec, 2024 11:22 PM

   

   In the mac world you would need a machine running macOS. This can be a notebook type machine. Notebooks always have an inbuilt keyboard

   Tablets in the Apple world run IOS which is a mobile Operating system and this will not run a standalone version of Moneydance. Keyboards are normally an optional extra with tablets.

   Your iPhone is a system that runs IOS. Tablets in the Apple world are commonly called iPad.

   Windows 10 goes EOL next October so you have some time. If you are a long time Windows user it may be easier to stay with Windows for now.

   We do have hopes of a more complete version of Moneydance on devices like tablets running IOS and Android but we are not at that stage yet.

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7. 7 Posted by hodgson_neil on 01 Dec, 2024 11:51 PM

   
   
   

   Neil
   

   Sent from my iPhone

   
   

   On 1 Dec 2024, at 23:23, dwg <[email blocked]> wrote:
   
   

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   // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: dwg In the mac world you would need a machine running macOS. This can be a notebook type machine. Notebooks always have an inbuilt keyboard Tablets in the Apple world run IOS which is a mobile Operating system and this will not run a standalone version of Moneydance. Keyboards are normally an optional extra with tablets. Your iPhone is a system that runs IOS. Tablets in the Apple world are commonly called iPad. Windows 10 goes EOL next October so you have some time. If you are a long time Windows user it may be easier to stay with Windows for now. We do have hopes of a more complete version of Moneydance on devices like tablets running IOS and Android but we are not at that stage yet. On Sun, Dec 01 at 03:06 PM PST, hodgson_neil wrote: So, I may have to turn the question to you and ask what system would I need in an Apple/Mac laptop to get to the desired point? As a regular computer user but not a computer “geek” I may choose the easiest option and stay with PC? The reason I am considering this change is the enforced change to Windows 11 and neither of my current computers are able to run Windows 11 Sent from my iPhone On 1 Dec 2024, at 22:57, Ethan <[email blocked]> wrote:  pre { width: 92%; margin: 10px 2%; padding: 5px 2%; background: rgb(239, 239, 239); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 214, 214); } blockquote { margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 1em; border-left-width: 5px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); } // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: Ethan (Support staff) Hi Neil, I think we need more specific information from you about your new system: what kind of device it is, and the specific operating system it is running. With that information, we can provide a more detailed response. Ethan Infinite Kind Support On Sun, Dec 01 at 02:50 PM PST, hodgson_neil wrote: Wgat you seem to be saying I could continue using Moneydance with the new set up? Will the backup files just transfer across? Thanks Neil Sent from my iPhone On 1 Dec 2024, at 22:33, Ethan <[email blocked]> wrote:  pre { width: 92%; margin: 10px 2%; padding: 5px 2%; background: rgb(239, 239, 239); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 214, 214); } blockquote { margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 1em; border-left-width: 5px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); } // Please reply above this line ================================================== From: Ethan (Support staff) Are you certain about using iOS? I ask because you mention both iOS and using a laptop. As far as I know, iOS is Apple's mobile operating system, designed for things like their phones and tablets. Laptops still run a full version of MacOS, and therefore can run the full Moneydance program. If you could let us know the specific device and operating system you want to move to, we may be able to provide a more definitive answer. Ethan Infinite Kind Support On Sun, Dec 01 at 11:11 AM PST, dwg wrote: Currently the IOS app is a helper application only and Moneydance requires Windows, macOS or Linux as a base system. Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion. Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion.

   Having trouble reading this? View this discussion online: Switching from Windows to IOS. Reply with #ignore to stop receiving notifications for this discussion.

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8. 8 Posted by dtd on 02 Dec, 2024 01:34 AM

   

   responding via email sometimes does not work. your last message had no new content.

   go to
   https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/discussions/general-questions/175133-switching-from-windows-to-ios

   to re send your last message.

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9. 9 Posted by Neil Hodgson on 02 Dec, 2024 08:29 AM

   

   Thanks. That’s all very helpful. I’m feeling staying with what I know sounds the better option!

   Neil

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