I need some advice on choosing a Family History Program

[Kazza]

I am moving this thread into the technical section (That did not exist when this topic was created).

We have a lengthy thread on software and I will merge it in so that you get maximum exposure. 

Kazza.

[Kazza]

Having done that,

I can tell you I bought my basic version from S&N at a FH fair and they offered

£250-worth of vouchers off the British Data Archive CD sets     
6 million name index     
Bartholemew's UK Atlas1898       

free with it.  They are interesting,  but I found nothing to help my research in them,  yet.

I cannot comment on the other freebies offered,  but I do know that S&N gave me my freebie set because I bought at a fair from their stand.

Kazza.

[Jeannie in Spain]

Thank you for that Kazza

I've been playing around with the trial version and I am quite impressed with the notes etc. that you can add to individual and family records.  Not too sure about the displaying of the family tree yet though.

Does anyone else have anymore comments?

I live in Spain so I do not have the opportunity to visit fairs and I would have to order it from the website.

Muchas Gracias
Jeannie

[Mars Barr]

 

Have you thought of trying tribalpages?
It is free and a very good site very easy to operate (I`m quite a computer idiot, so if its easy for me, then it must be easy for anyone!!)
You can also add photos, choose your own colour & background etc, full instructions are given and easy to follow (even for me, though I admis I`m lazy & my son deals with inserting the photos)
If interested, the number is
www.tribalpages.com

[trish251]

I hope this link isn't already on this thread (but I guess if it is, this is a reminder). In answer to another query Deadants directed me to this site. It contains reviews and comparisons of many different packages.
http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com

It includes the comment

This site, Genealogy Software Review, is a tool to help you better assess your genealogy software needs so that you can make an educated decision about which solution will work for you.  We have developed a comprehensive report of the TOP 13 genealogy software programs available in the marketplace.

Trish

[Kazza]

Trish,

I don't think I have seen the link before,  and it is an excellent one thank you.  It makes interesting reading even if you have already decided on your package and want to see how it compares.  Mine is no. 5,  but still no. 1 with me. 

For someone thinking of splashing out it is a real help,  it assesses on a wide range of criteria,  and makes fascinating reading.

Thanks for sharing,

Kazza.

[derryphilip]

Sorry if this has been asked before but,

Could anyone recommend a good family tree programme for the PC, i would like it to be able to record all the basic details but also photo's, certs and some facts on that person.


Thank you

Vanessa

[Kazza]

Hi,

This is a hot topic on RootsChat.  So I will merge you in with the latest discussion.  Hopefully that will help.

Kazza.

[bonjedward]

I notice the previously-mentioned http://www.familytreelegends.com is shut down right now, as is their site http://www.gencircles.com - where anyone could publish their gedcom data for free, not just Family Tree Legends customers.

On the familytreelegends.com forum in the last couple of weeks there's been discussion that the company is looking for a buyer, and that the three who started it are moving on. Unfortunately, their two sites have been falling apart in the last few weeks, with no more data being processed and smartmatching switched off. If they don't act quickly, there may be no company left to sell.