comparison of genealogy software

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Mark Fields

comparison of genealogy software

Legg inn av Mark Fields » 07 jan 2007 16:45:22

I've used FTM for many years, probably since 1994, though I am currently
using version 8.

I attempt to do a good job at recording source information. I'm interested
to know whether I should upgrade to the current version or whether it's time
to consider something else.

I'm interested to see what's out there for I have not worked on genealogy
for a few years but am interested in getting things going again.

Would someone be able to point to a good source for comparing genealogy
software?

Mark

JeffinMS

Re: comparison of genealogy software

Legg inn av JeffinMS » 07 jan 2007 17:24:52

"Mark Fields" <mark_no_spam_f@siscom.net> wrote in message
news:45a11584$0$5805$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
I've used FTM for many years, probably since 1994, though I am currently
using version 8.

I attempt to do a good job at recording source information. I'm
interested to know whether I should upgrade to the current version or
whether it's time to consider something else.

I'm interested to see what's out there for I have not worked on genealogy
for a few years but am interested in getting things going again.

Would someone be able to point to a good source for comparing genealogy
software?

Mark





I also used FTM for 12 years or so. I currently own the 2005 Edition. I
thought there might be something out there with many more options so I went
to CompUSA and Compared options between various Software Titles. I found
that the best pay software out there turned out to be one of the least
expensive. Family Tree Legends turned out to be the least expensive at $30
and to have the most options.

Wonderman

Re: comparison of genealogy software

Legg inn av Wonderman » 07 jan 2007 17:28:56

Google search: genealogy comparison:
http://genealogy.about.com/od/software_ ... /index.htm
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/softw ... index.html
http://www.mumford.ca/reportcard/review.htm (this is the best)
download the master genealogist and give it a try.



Mark Fields:
I've used FTM for many years, probably since 1994, though I am
currently
using version 8.

I attempt to do a good job at recording source information. I'm
interested
to know whether I should upgrade to the current version or whether
it's time
to consider something else.

I'm interested to see what's out there for I have not worked on
genealogy
for a few years but am interested in getting things going again.

Would someone be able to point to a good source for comparing
genealogy
software?

Mark

Charani

Re: comparison of genealogy software

Legg inn av Charani » 08 jan 2007 11:04:08

On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:45:22 -0500, Mark Fields wrote:

I've used FTM for many years, probably since 1994, though I am currently
using version 8.

I attempt to do a good job at recording source information. I'm interested
to know whether I should upgrade to the current version or whether it's time
to consider something else.

I'm interested to see what's out there for I have not worked on genealogy
for a few years but am interested in getting things going again.

Would someone be able to point to a good source for comparing genealogy
software?

You can look at a comparison site but that will only tell you what
features there are. What it can't tell you is how comfortable you'll
feel using the software.

The best way to compare is to try as many different programs to see if
you like any of them better. Most, if not all, have either free
versions or free trials.

A lot of people use PAF which is free from http://www.familysearch.com but I
find it clumpy and awkward to use. I much prefer Legacy, which is
also free, from http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/ Genopro offers a free trial
(http://www.genopro.com/) as does Brother's Keeper (http://www.bkwin.org/)

Googling for "genealogy programs" *with* the quotes will bring up
other options.

--
http://home.comcast.net/~webact1/Collingridge/

singhals

Re: comparison of genealogy software

Legg inn av singhals » 08 jan 2007 17:09:49

Mark Fields wrote:

I've used FTM for many years, probably since 1994, though I am currently
using version 8.

I attempt to do a good job at recording source information. I'm interested
to know whether I should upgrade to the current version or whether it's time
to consider something else.

I'm interested to see what's out there for I have not worked on genealogy
for a few years but am interested in getting things going again.

Would someone be able to point to a good source for comparing genealogy
software?

Mark

If FTM still works for you and does what you want, why spend
time learning a new program's quirks and charms?

Besides -- if the objective "best" program gives you a
subjective headache each time you try to use it, it can't be
the "best" program for you.

Cheryl

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