Family Tree Builder
I've tried most of the major ones out there. The interfaces for most were from the stone age of computer software. I've worked on and trained individuals on computers since 1990. I ran into this one …
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RootsMagic 4.0
Tried many software packages over the years and FO/RM came up the best there is for the price. Taught classes on the differences between FTM & RM. This software handles all aspects of genealogy well.…
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Legacy Family Tree
Legacy is easy to use and the more that I use it the more I am surprised with all it has to offer. Having Master Sources and separate details for each individual using that source is a big time saver…
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Family Tree Maker for MAC
This program has crashed when I:1) Linked an event to the selected person(especially a Media link)2) Compacting the file (which Tech Support says will cure crashes)3) Backing up the program4) Switch…
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Brothers Keeper
.I purchased my first computer to be able to keep track of my relatives in the mid 1980's.I now have well over 11,400 names and 2,400 pictures in Brothers Keeper.I am never bothered by the administra…
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GRAMPS
GRAMPS is a great piece of software for the Linux operating system. It has been ported to Windows and Mac. All of the standard features of the popular commercial programs are included. The thing that…
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Legacy Family Tree
I have recommend Legacy to others. It is easy to use, and search. The ability to see three generations at once and choosing what you want showing in the family view. There is also now a app so I ca…
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RootsMagic
I purchased RootsMagic soon after I began my research. Although it was easy to learn I joined a User Group and that helped considerably. However, I have lots of photos and when I generate a PDF repor…
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Microsoft Word 2007
MS Word (or other word processor) allows you to set up a family history the way you want. There are no "blanks" when you don't know a date, etc. It is also much easier to deal with mediaeval names su…
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Family Tree Maker 2011
My favorite characteristic of Family Tree Maker is that I can customize my listings for each person in the family tree. For example, since I can get physical descriptions from WWI and II draft regist…
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Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
This is by far the best entry level program for the new genealogy researcher. There is no up front cost and if you get bitten hard by the genealogy bug you can upgrade to another software version. Yo…
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RootsMagic
3 1/2 - Source citing in all of its aspects could be easier to use. I don't understand what it is asking for sometimes. This feature, which is really important keeps me from giving it a 5 and I'm not…
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