newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

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Nico

newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Nico » 15 aug 2006 20:34:08

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

Christopher Jahn

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Christopher Jahn » 15 aug 2006 21:24:31

"Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com> wrote in
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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.

WsW

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av WsW » 16 aug 2006 01:40:35

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:

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

Lesley Robertson

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Lesley Robertson » 16 aug 2006 10:04:11

"Nico" <nicof2003@runbox.com> schreef in bericht
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

Charani

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Charani » 16 aug 2006 10:48:13

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:34:08 +0200, Nico wrote:

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/

jj206

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av jj206 » 29 sep 2006 02:44:02

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

Allan9

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Allan9 » 29 sep 2006 13:48:16

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

Michael C. Vergallen

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Michael C. Vergallen » 29 sep 2006 20:56:29

On 2006-09-29, Allan9 <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote:
I'm pleased with Brothers Keeper
Al

"jj206" <jj206@remoooooooooooovethisdrizzle.com> wrote in message
news:1159494207.34534@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
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

Nigel Bufton

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Nigel Bufton » 29 sep 2006 22:05:40

"Michael C. Vergallen" <mvergall@telenet.be> wrote in message
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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
news:1159494207.34534@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
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

Henry Brownlee

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Henry Brownlee » 30 sep 2006 04:03:47

"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

Nutty

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Nutty » 30 sep 2006 19:42:42

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
news:1159494207.34534@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
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


Allan9

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Allan9 » 01 okt 2006 05:30:37

6.2
Al


"Henry Brownlee" <hfbrownl@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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"Allan9" <exatc@neo1.rr.com> wrote in message
news:451d160c$0$13657$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
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

Allan9

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Allan9 » 01 okt 2006 05:31:41

Don't know. I have a very small/traceable family.
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
news:1159494207.34534@bubbleator.drizzle.com...
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




Henry Brownlee

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Henry Brownlee » 01 okt 2006 05:56:35

"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.)

--
Henry Brownlee
Houma, Louisiana

Christopher Jahn

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Christopher Jahn » 01 okt 2006 13:26:06

"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:

Nutty

Re: newbie needs advice on which computer program to use

Legg inn av Nutty » 06 okt 2006 17:35:05

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
"Christopher Jahn" <xjahn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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"Henry Brownlee" <hfbrownl@bellsouth.net> wrote in
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"Nutty" <NanCath1965@nospamcomcast.net> wrote in message
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.)


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:

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