On the Legacy user group and elsewhere various people have discussed
things like using MS Acess to manipulate Legacy data, and various other
things relating broadly to genealogy software development.
We don't all have exactly the same concerns, but I think they overlap
sufficiently to make it possible to have useful conversations and share
ideas. It would therefore be nice if we could get together in a forum
where such discussions would not be off topic, and go beyond the scope (or
remit, as Brits say) of the forum.
I've tried to discuss tuch things in the soc.genealogy.computing
newsgroup, which seems to be the logical place for it, though people also
discuss things like how to do this or that in such and such a program, and
most only seem to be interested in that.
The advantage of having such discussions in a newsgroup is that it is
publicly accessible, and therefore relatively easy for others to find. To
have useful discussions, one needs a critical mass of interested people.
I've tried to start discussions on the relative merits and features of
Clooz and Custodian and there has been no response.
Another advantage of newsgroups is that and such software development
needs input from users as well as developers. It's all to easy to design
software that doesn't really meet the needs of users. With newsgroups, one
can crosspost an idea for a program to various generalogy newsgroups, to
get responses of a variety of genealogists, and set follow-ups back to
soc.genealogy.computing. If those polled on such things are interested
enough, they can easily subscribe to that newsgroup too.
But failing that, perhaps one could start a newsgroup of YahooGroups or
somewhere, and invite interested people to join. An advantage of that,
compared with newsgroups, is that one can upload sample files of code or
datya models etc, which other people can download and look at. One can set
up an online database of interests and projects.
The Legacy user group list isn't really a suitable place for discussing
this, because it sometimes goes beyond Legacy, and some people who are not
members of the Legacy list could also contribute.
The people who participate do not need to be programmers (I'm not), but
people who are willing to discuss what kinds of software would meet the
needs of genealogists, where the gaps are, and how the gaps can be filled.
If this message rings any bells with you, then if possible, join
soc.genealogy.computing and respond there, or if you really think there is
a need for a mailing list on the topic, and I'll start one on YahooGroups.
--
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
Discussing genealogy software development
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dmossfritch
Re: Discussing genealogy software development
Good Day Steve,
There are interesting 'bits and pieces' (otherwise known as 'features')
in the different genealogy applications worldwide. I have discussed
different concepts with developers since the late CPM+ and early DOS
days. Just what do you have in mind?
Best,
Denise L. Moss-Fritch
http://www.moss-fritch.com/Gen_Software.htm
There are interesting 'bits and pieces' (otherwise known as 'features')
in the different genealogy applications worldwide. I have discussed
different concepts with developers since the late CPM+ and early DOS
days. Just what do you have in mind?
Best,
Denise L. Moss-Fritch
http://www.moss-fritch.com/Gen_Software.htm
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Steve Hayes
Re: Discussing genealogy software development
On 7 Feb 2006 22:05:02 -0800, "dmossfritch" <d.mossfritch@comcast.net> wrote:
That, among other things.
--
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
Good Day Steve,
There are interesting 'bits and pieces' (otherwise known as 'features')
in the different genealogy applications worldwide. I have discussed
different concepts with developers since the late CPM+ and early DOS
days. Just what do you have in mind?
That, among other things.
--
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
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Steve Hayes
Re: Discussing genealogy software development
On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 06:48:41 +0200, Steve Hayes <hayesmstw@hotmail.com> wrote:
A few people have responded positively to the idea of having a genealogy
software development forum on YahooGroups, so I've started it.
If you are interested, you can have a look at it here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gensoft/
I've already sent invitations to some to join it.
Be warned -- it is not for novices.
It is *not* the place to ask questions like "I've just started my genealogy,
which program should I use?"
The best place to ask that sort of question is in the soc.genealogy.computing
newsgroup.
But it *would* be useful to have experienced users of genealogy programs (or
even gener4al programs that they use for genealogy) to share their expertise,
and say what features they'd like to see improved. If you've ever felt "I wish
I had a program that could do such and such." Then feel free to come and sahre
it in the group, and see if anyone would be willing to help implement your
idea.
[ follow-ups set to soc.genealogy.computing ]
--
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
On the Legacy user group and elsewhere various people have discussed
things like using MS Acess to manipulate Legacy data, and various other
things relating broadly to genealogy software development.
We don't all have exactly the same concerns, but I think they overlap
sufficiently to make it possible to have useful conversations and share
ideas. It would therefore be nice if we could get together in a forum
where such discussions would not be off topic, and go beyond the scope (or
remit, as Brits say) of the forum.
I've tried to discuss tuch things in the soc.genealogy.computing
newsgroup, which seems to be the logical place for it, though people also
discuss things like how to do this or that in such and such a program, and
most only seem to be interested in that.
A few people have responded positively to the idea of having a genealogy
software development forum on YahooGroups, so I've started it.
If you are interested, you can have a look at it here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gensoft/
I've already sent invitations to some to join it.
Be warned -- it is not for novices.
It is *not* the place to ask questions like "I've just started my genealogy,
which program should I use?"
The best place to ask that sort of question is in the soc.genealogy.computing
newsgroup.
But it *would* be useful to have experienced users of genealogy programs (or
even gener4al programs that they use for genealogy) to share their expertise,
and say what features they'd like to see improved. If you've ever felt "I wish
I had a program that could do such and such." Then feel free to come and sahre
it in the group, and see if anyone would be willing to help implement your
idea.
[ follow-ups set to soc.genealogy.computing ]
--
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
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Jack
Re: Discussing genealogy software development: phpBB
If somebody prefer phpBB Group, there it is:
http://medlem.spray.se/askomakitalo/php ... ge=english
English corner:
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English corner:
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"Steve Hayes" <hayesmstw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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On the Legacy user group and elsewhere various people have discussed
things like using MS Acess to manipulate Legacy data, and various other
things relating broadly to genealogy software development.