new genealogy software

By admin, October 4, 2009 10:39 pm

Genealogy Software recommendations?

I’m kind of interested in getting some genealogy software. I’ve just been using myheritage.com, but I’d kind of like to get a program so I can have a copy of the information on my computer, and not just online.

I’ve downloaded a couple trials, but I just can’t seem to ‘click’ with them…. maybe it’s just me, I don’t know. But I really like the interface that the myheritage.com website has. I’ve entered over 80 people, and I’m just really comfortable with it, it’s simple yet holds alot of information. Mostly I like how it shows so many generations on the “main” viewing page, and when you click on a person the information on them comes up on the side, still leaving the family tree showing.

Anyone have any recommendations? I’m pretty new to this, so please forgive me if any of this sounds stupid.

just my opinion…
your main storage of info should ALWAYS be on your personal computer, and (of course) backed up. With two locations.. you run the risk (probability) that info will not be consistent from one location to the other. And yes, some genealogy sites have gone “under” in the past, taking the info with them. As long as it is on your system, it belongs to you.. and you have the authority to choose what is done with it.
Program wise.. I have used PAF for over 20 yrs.. which is an oldie but goodie from the LDS church. Free. Always has been.
www.familysearch.org.
You may not agree, but my thinking is that bells/whistles or display is secondary to the content and how solidly documented it is. I would rather have 5 persons, knowing that they are completely correct, than 500 and not be sure. ANY time you import someone elses info.. you lose sight of what is from your work.. and from elsewhere. I learned that one, the hard way.. not just being judgemental.
Something that might surprise you, but the most meticulous and successful researcher I have ever worked with..did not use a computer or the internet.

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