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Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by looking4answers

looking4answers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:29:40 +0000

Here is Family Tree Magazine’s software guide they give you the pro’s and con’s of each program. They have a good site. Sign up to their e-newsletter. It’s free they only email you once a week and they haven’t given my email address out to anyone. I’ve been getting the newsletter for over a year.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by Sidwell

Sidwell — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:30:03 +0000

I have been using Legacy since the 3rd edition. IThe company has now just released the 7th edition and for the last 8 years I have had no problems.

The standard edition is free and the deluxe edition you have to purchase.

Just make sure that your RAM has enough space because the current editions do use up a fair bit of RAM.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by kb0zp

kb0zp — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:32:34 +0000

Why pay when you can get it free? Check out the program that is put out by the LDS Church. I have been using it for years and it has now developed into a very good, mature program. And, its free!

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by reindeer

reindeer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:35:08 +0000

After using FTM for over 10 years, I went to Apple’s Reunion program. I love how easy it is to use and how much better it is at charting. While it doesn’t have the automatic book tool, I have leaned that Apple’s basic word program “Pages” does the same job, but allows for a lot more customizations.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by Ted Pack

Ted Pack — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:22 +0000

I had PAF, Roots Magic and Family Tree Maker, back when it was PAF 2, FOW 6 and FTM 6. (RM 3 is really FOW 13, due to the stupid decision of a large corporation; the wizard behind FOW struck out on his own in disgust and became Roots Magic) I chose Roots Magic. It is easy to use yet has a better design. I was a computer programmer for 34 years, and I can tell good design from bad. RM is really well designed.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by Col

Col — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:55:18 +0000

Family Tree Maker has been around a long time . The latest versions have had a lot of criticism and many people like myself prefer to stick with the older version ( Version 16 or earlier ) Not very good on reports but can produce an ” all in family tree” print out which is pretty unique . I like Roots Magic which is great with reports but not so good with charts! I tend to use both as RM can import the Family Tree files without converting to a gedcom file . If you are in the UK both these progs are more geared to US research and you should try Family Historian which is somewhat complex but very good . Prices for most genealogy progs vary . I would go for the basic and not the inflated super dooper versions where you are paying for a lot of mostly useless CDs .

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by sun_kiss034

sun_kiss034 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:01 +0000

Just like everyone else I have FTM 16 I love it. I am also working on ancestry.com. When you buy FTM you get 9 mos free of ancestry.com. Great deal.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by mollyflan

mollyflan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:17 +0000

Family Tree Maker is excellent. It’s easy to navigate and you don’t “lose” people in it. I recommend it highly.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by Boomer Wisdom

Boomer Wisdom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:38:26 +0000

I’m on FTM 16. I have tried PAF, Legacy, The Master Genealogist, and Roots Magic. The last three have free trials. Download them and try them, and always keep PAF on board.

You really need to try out their system, and look at the functions they can perform for you. I like reports, so I’m stuck at FTM 16. The Master Genealogist is a difficult user interface, but has many features for reports, but many of my genealogy friends love other programs. It’s a matter of personal preference, and what you need.

I suggest you check them out before you buy. Here’s a good hint:
http://genealogy.about.com/od/software_reviews/Genealogy_Software_Reviews_Ratings_Comparisons.htm

Buy carefully. You’ll need to be comfortable with it or you won’t get much work done. The primary purpose of a genealogy program is to organize your work, not discourage you with a bunch of techno-fussing. Try ‘em all.

Happy hunting. And don’t forget the typewriter and the shoebox.

Comment on What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend? by hanne_mcp

hanne_mcp — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:28 +0000

You can find a free genealogy page the The church of Jesus Christ of Latter days saints made. It is really great. I have used it for ages.
Just take a look at it. Go to http://www.lds.org
Hanne Phelps
Denmark