Upgrade path from FTM3.4 to what?

[CM Research Services]

Having returned to genealogy after a few years away I've generally
been quite happy just plodding away using a reliable old work horse
in the form of Family Tree Maker v3.40...!

Does anyone have any summaries of what I will gain (lose?) by upgrading
to a later (latest?) version of said package, or indeed to A.N.Other
alternate product that is marginally more up-to-date than my present.

For info, I'm UK based with no known non-UK relatives
(i.e. CDs with huge quantities of American data won't turn me on...!)
--
Andrew Brydon
CM Research Services
Opinions expressed ARE those of this facility... 'till I'm fired!

[Kurt F]

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Having returned to genealogy after a few years away I've generally
been quite happy just plodding away using a reliable old work horse
in the form of Family Tree Maker v3.40...!

Does anyone have any summaries of what I will gain (lose?) by upgrading
to a later (latest?) version of said package, or indeed to A.N.Other
alternate product that is marginally more up-to-date than my present.

For info, I'm UK based with no known non-UK relatives
(i.e. CDs with huge quantities of American data won't turn me on...!)

Hello Andrew,

Make sure you only buy the FTM without those CDs.
It is sold in the UK at http://www.twrcomputing.co.uk

Kurt F

[Peet Govers]

Hallo Andrew.
I've FTM verion 11.
I can mail it to you?
Peet Govers, the Netherlands.
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Having returned to genealogy after a few years away I've generally
been quite happy just plodding away using a reliable old work horse
in the form of Family Tree Maker v3.40...!

Does anyone have any summaries of what I will gain (lose?) by upgrading
to a later (latest?) version of said package, or indeed to A.N.Other
alternate product that is marginally more up-to-date than my present.

For info, I'm UK based with no known non-UK relatives
(i.e. CDs with huge quantities of American data won't turn me on...!)
--
Andrew Brydon
CM Research Services
Opinions expressed ARE those of this facility... 'till I'm fired!

[Charlie]

On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 19:38:19 +0100, CM Research Services
<[email protected]> wrote:

Having returned to genealogy after a few years away I've generally
been quite happy just plodding away using a reliable old work horse
in the form of Family Tree Maker v3.40...!

Does anyone have any summaries of what I will gain (lose?) by upgrading
to a later (latest?) version of said package, or indeed to A.N.Other
alternate product that is marginally more up-to-date than my present.

For info, I'm UK based with no known non-UK relatives
(i.e. CDs with huge quantities of American data won't turn me on...!)

If you're "set" on continuing to use FTM, then an upgrade to a more
recent version should improve things, as version 3.4 is really quite
out of date. However, I'd recommend you check out a few other programs
before upgrading.... all offer significant improvements over even the
latest version of FTM.

Legacy... I don't use it but many people love it. They even have a
free version, so it's really cheap to try out.

TMG... Generally considered the most "full featured" program
available. You won't outgrow TMG, but it may take you a while before
you feel comfortable using it.

Rootsmagic... my favorite. Lots of features and quick response to
questions in the user group (mail list). Very "fast" program.

PAF.... long-time favorite and still very many users.

Charlie Hoffpauir
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/

[CM Research Services]

Once upon a time, Peet Govers <[email protected]> wrote

Hallo Andrew.
I've FTM verion 11.
I can mail it to you?

I'm still trying to find out what I will get extra compared
to v3.4 - to decide if I even need to upgrade....

(and thanks for the offer)
--
Andrew Brydon
CM Research Services
Opinions expressed ARE those of this facility... 'till I'm fired!