Adds some clarity on several lines that may be confusing to those new to ledger cli or accounting in general.
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So, we store it as human-readable **[plain](http://ledger-cli.org/3.0/doc/ledger3.html#The-Most-Basic-Entry) [text](http://hledger.org/manual.html#journal-format)**.
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We simplify debits and credits by using
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**[signed numbers](http://ledger-cli.org/3.0/doc/ledger3.html#Stating-where-money-goes)** instead -
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**[signed numbers](http://ledger-cli.org/3.0/doc/ledger3.html#Stating-where-money-goes)** -
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positive for inflows to an account, negative for outflows from an account.
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We define arbitrary
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@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ This simple model makes them easy to understand and rely on.
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### frequently asked questions
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**Who is this for?**\
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Mostly techies and power users for now.
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Those who are comfortable on the command line and who understand the value of storing information in plain text.
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If you need a complete GUI providing lots of guidance, you may prefer to use something else.
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**Must I edit text and type cryptic commands?**\
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@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ We welcome optional **[GUIs](#ui-console)**, and they are [coming](#ui-console).
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See **[Who's using Ledger?](https://github.com/ledger/ledger/wiki/Who's-using-ledger%3F)** for some stories.
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**What are the alternatives?**\
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FOSS tools like GNUCash, Grisbi, KMyMoney.
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**[FOSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software)** tools like GNUCash, Grisbi, KMyMoney.
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Proprietary tools like Quicken/Quickbooks, You Need A Budget.
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Online tools like Xero, FreeAgent.
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(There are **[many](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_accounting_software)**).
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