newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
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Nico
newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a full-fledged
genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a full-fledged
genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
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Christopher Jahn
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com> wrote in
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Legacy is great, and the free version lacks only a few features
that are not needed by the novice user.
http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/
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}:-) Christopher Jahn
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I am always right. Except when I'm left, or bluffing.
news:3bbe6$44e221b1$5039d39b$28103@news.chello.nl:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry.
So far I am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while
before buying a full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would
be nice if later, if I want to move to something more
sophisticated, I could use the data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Legacy is great, and the free version lacks only a few features
that are not needed by the novice user.
http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/
--
}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
I am always right. Except when I'm left, or bluffing.
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WsW
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
Family Tree Maker has a free version too...
http://www.familytreemaker.com/download ... 3a7797%3a0
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:34:08 +0200, "Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com>
wrote:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/download ... 3a7797%3a0
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:34:08 +0200, "Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com>
wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a full-fledged
genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
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Lesley Robertson
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com> schreef in bericht
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so I'll just say that whichever one you choose, as long as it can generate
gedcoms (and Legacy, FTM and PAF all can), you will be able to transfer your
data to another programme if you decide to move to something else. Gedcoms
are the genealogy equivalent of a common language which all decent genealogy
programmes can read.
Lesley Robertson
news:3bbe6$44e221b1$5039d39b$28103@news.chello.nl...
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
I see that you already have several suggestions, and can't improve on them
so I'll just say that whichever one you choose, as long as it can generate
gedcoms (and Legacy, FTM and PAF all can), you will be able to transfer your
data to another programme if you decide to move to something else. Gedcoms
are the genealogy equivalent of a common language which all decent genealogy
programmes can read.
Lesley Robertson
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Charani
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:34:08 +0200, Nico wrote:
I use Legacy and found the free program did everything I wanted. I've
since upgraded to the paid for version but that was my choice. It
isn't a necessity, nor do you get "nag screens" to buy the upgrade
either.
Christopher's given you the URL for Legacy already.
Colin and WsW have given you other programs. The best advise is to
try all of them to see which you like best because what suits one
person, doesn't suit another.
--
http://home.comcast.net/~webact1/Collingridge/
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a full-fledged
genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
I use Legacy and found the free program did everything I wanted. I've
since upgraded to the paid for version but that was my choice. It
isn't a necessity, nor do you get "nag screens" to buy the upgrade
either.
Christopher's given you the URL for Legacy already.
Colin and WsW have given you other programs. The best advise is to
try all of them to see which you like best because what suits one
person, doesn't suit another.
--
http://home.comcast.net/~webact1/Collingridge/
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jj206
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
Nico wrote:
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I am
enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a full-fledged
genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
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Allan9
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
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Al
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Nico wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I
am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
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Michael C. Vergallen
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
On 2006-09-29, Allan9 <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote:
because that's the data structure that all commercial programs can import.
Michael
I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
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Nico wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I
am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
I would recommend any program that can export it's data to a gedcom file
because that's the data structure that all commercial programs can import.
Michael
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Nigel Bufton
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Michael C. Vergallen" <mvergall@telenet.be> wrote in message
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If you plan to have images as part of your database, that means keeping
clear of Family Tree Maker and FZip which do not export media tags to
GEDCOM files.
All of the following do export media data tags correctly: Aldfaer, Brother's
Keeper, Family Historian, Genbox, Legacy, Personal Ancestral File (PAF),
phpGedView, RootsMagic, The Master Genealogist.
Nigel
"The Complete Genealogy Reporter"
http://www.tcgr.bufton.org
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On 2006-09-29, Allan9 <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote:
I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
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Nico wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I
am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice
if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use
the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
I would recommend any program that can export it's data to a gedcom file
because that's the data structure that all commercial programs can import.
Michael
If you plan to have images as part of your database, that means keeping
clear of Family Tree Maker and FZip which do not export media tags to
GEDCOM files.
All of the following do export media data tags correctly: Aldfaer, Brother's
Keeper, Family Historian, Genbox, Legacy, Personal Ancestral File (PAF),
phpGedView, RootsMagic, The Master Genealogist.
Nigel
"The Complete Genealogy Reporter"
http://www.tcgr.bufton.org
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Henry Brownlee
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Allan9" <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote in message
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So am I. Are you using the new BK 6.2 or 6.1 (as I am) ?
--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana
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I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
So am I. Are you using the new BK 6.2 or 6.1 (as I am) ?
--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana
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Nutty
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
With Brother's Keeper can you email an ancestry tree right from the program?
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"Allan9" <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote in message
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I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
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Nico wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far I
am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice
if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use
the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
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Allan9
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
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Al
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Al
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"Allan9" <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote in message
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I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
So am I. Are you using the new BK 6.2 or 6.1 (as I am) ?
--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana
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Allan9
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
Don't know. I have a very small/traceable family.
Al
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Al
"Nutty" <NanCath1965@nospamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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With Brother's Keeper can you email an ancestry tree right from the
program?
"Allan9" <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote in message
news:451d160c$0$13657$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al
"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
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Nico wrote:
Hi there!
I have only just started to do some research into my ancestry. So far
I
am enjoying myself, but would like to wait a while before buying a
full-fledged genealogy computer program.
Could you recommend a freeware program to start with? It would be nice
if
later, if I want to move to something more sophisticated, I could use
the
data in that program, too.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Nico
When you finally want to buy a program check out these two places.
1. Library book sales.... they sometimes sell software.
2. Costco ... as I think they have the cheapest prices.
Jonathan
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Henry Brownlee
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Nutty" <NanCath1965@nospamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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Do not think so - but you can certainly make an RTF file and then
EMail that. Can ANY genealogy program do that with an ancestry tree?
(EMail it directly from the program, that is.)
--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana
news:-rSdnfW5OMFaJ4PYnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
With Brother's Keeper can you email an ancestry tree right from the
program?
Do not think so - but you can certainly make an RTF file and then
EMail that. Can ANY genealogy program do that with an ancestry tree?
(EMail it directly from the program, that is.)
--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana
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Christopher Jahn
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
"Henry Brownlee" <hfbrownl@bellsouth.net> wrote in
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The best approach is to print the tree to PDF, which CAN be
emailed. Legacy can do this. Or you can install CutePDF and do
it with any program.
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}:-) Christopher Jahn
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"Nutty" <NanCath1965@nospamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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With Brother's Keeper can you email an ancestry tree right
from the
program?
Do not think so - but you can certainly make an RTF file and
then EMail that. Can ANY genealogy program do that with an
ancestry tree? (EMail it directly from the program, that is.)
The best approach is to print the tree to PDF, which CAN be
emailed. Legacy can do this. Or you can install CutePDF and do
it with any program.
--
}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
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Nutty
Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use
Thanks for the tip. Have to look into this more. Life has been so busy and
won't get better for a couple of weeks.
Nutty
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won't get better for a couple of weeks.
Nutty
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"Henry Brownlee" <hfbrownl@bellsouth.net> wrote in
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"Nutty" <NanCath1965@nospamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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With Brother's Keeper can you email an ancestry tree right
from the
program?
Do not think so - but you can certainly make an RTF file and
then EMail that. Can ANY genealogy program do that with an
ancestry tree? (EMail it directly from the program, that is.)
The best approach is to print the tree to PDF, which CAN be
emailed. Legacy can do this. Or you can install CutePDF and do
it with any program.
--
}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
The following statement is not true: