History of Genealogy Software
Take a look back at the pioneers in the field of genealogy software for the home computer, including ROOTS, Genealogy - Compiling Roots and Branches, Family Roots, Genealogy on Display, and PAF - Personal Ancestral File. These genealogy software histories make for some fascinating reading.
Early Genealogy Programs
A look back at the humble beginnings of genealogy software for the personal computer - a time when simple programs cost hundreds of dollars. From Dick Eastman.
A look back at the humble beginnings of genealogy software for the personal computer - a time when simple programs cost hundreds of dollars. From Dick Eastman.
A Century of Genealogy
Timeline of major genealogical events from the 19th and 20th centuries includes many important milestones in the development of genealogical software. Presented by professional genealogist, Kathleen Hinckley.
Timeline of major genealogical events from the 19th and 20th centuries includes many important milestones in the development of genealogical software. Presented by professional genealogist, Kathleen Hinckley.
Atari Genealogy Software
Listing with details and prices of genealogy software programs developed for the Atari computer in the 80's and 90's.
Listing with details and prices of genealogy software programs developed for the Atari computer in the 80's and 90's.
Commodore 64/128 Genealogy Software
A listing of genealogy software, including FAMILY ROOTS, once available for the Commodore 64, one of the most popular 8-bit computers of the 80's. From the archives of Roots-L.
A listing of genealogy software, including FAMILY ROOTS, once available for the Commodore 64, one of the most popular 8-bit computers of the 80's. From the archives of Roots-L.
Computers & Genealogy - What Was, Is, and May Be
An interesting article about the evolution of genealogy software programs for the personal computer, from the personal perspective of the author, Betty Clay.
An interesting article about the evolution of genealogy software programs for the personal computer, from the personal perspective of the author, Betty Clay.
Genealogy Software Reviews 1987-1988
Digest of genealogical software reviews that appeared in the ROOTS-L news list during 1987 and 1988 includes reviews of "DISGEN" and "Genealogy on Display."
Digest of genealogical software reviews that appeared in the ROOTS-L news list during 1987 and 1988 includes reviews of "DISGEN" and "Genealogy on Display."
Genealogy Software Reviews 1989
Genealogy software items posted to the Roots-L mailing list in 1989 include reviews of "ROOTS III," "Personal Ancestral File" - PAF, and "Family Edge." A second [url link=http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/rootsoft/rootsoft.89b]genealogy software posting[/link] from 1989 includes details on genealogical software programs for the Apple II and =IIE, as wells as "It's All Relative"]and "Generation Gap Plus" for the Atari home computer.
Genealogy software items posted to the Roots-L mailing list in 1989 include reviews of "ROOTS III," "Personal Ancestral File" - PAF, and "Family Edge." A second [url link=http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/rootsoft/rootsoft.89b]genealogy software posting[/link] from 1989 includes details on genealogical software programs for the Apple II and =IIE, as wells as "It's All Relative"]and "Generation Gap Plus" for the Atari home computer.
Genealogy Software Reviews - 1990
Genealogy software reviews posted to the Roots-L mailing list in 1990 include Quinsept's "Family Roots" and "Brother's Keeper" for the Macintosh. Other posts from 1990 include reviews of "Your Family Tree" and "Family Tree Maker"; "Family Ties" and "Generation Gap Plus v 2.0" from Flying Pigs Software; and an interesting poll/survey of over 25 genealogy software programs available in 1990.
Genealogy software reviews posted to the Roots-L mailing list in 1990 include Quinsept's "Family Roots" and "Brother's Keeper" for the Macintosh. Other posts from 1990 include reviews of "Your Family Tree" and "Family Tree Maker"; "Family Ties" and "Generation Gap Plus v 2.0" from Flying Pigs Software; and an interesting poll/survey of over 25 genealogy software programs available in 1990.
John J. Armstrong - Creator of the First Genealogy Program
Enjoy a brief autobiography of John J. Armstrong, creator of the first widely-used genealogy software program for the personal computer - "Genealogy - Compiling Roots and Branches. As posted to the Armstrong Mailing List.
Enjoy a brief autobiography of John J. Armstrong, creator of the first widely-used genealogy software program for the personal computer - "Genealogy - Compiling Roots and Branches. As posted to the Armstrong Mailing List.
The ROOTS Story - Genealogy Software to Make History
Follow the growth of the ROOTS genealogy software program and home computers in the 1980s in this fascinating article from Commsoft. The program which began as Roots89 in the years before MS-DOS went through many conversions before its final reincarnation as Ultimate Family Tree.
Follow the growth of the ROOTS genealogy software program and home computers in the 1980s in this fascinating article from Commsoft. The program which began as Roots89 in the years before MS-DOS went through many conversions before its final reincarnation as Ultimate Family Tree.
Summary of Genealogy Software for the PC - Circa 1990
Richard Pence compiled this extensive list of genealogy software programs available for the PC in the early 1990s. Includes overviews, contact details, and pricing.
Richard Pence compiled this extensive list of genealogy software programs available for the PC in the early 1990s. Includes overviews, contact details, and pricing.