[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Family Tree maker vs Legacy

[Gary Warner]

To all,

Since there seems to be new interest in genealogy software, I have posted 
my presentation on the comparison of genealogy software that I gave at the 
recent convention in Calgary.  The comparison is limited to Family Tree 
Maker, Legacy and PAF, since that seems to be the big three used by our 
members (at least the ones who use a PC instead of a Mac).  You will have 
to decide for yourself, but of the three compared, Legacy is clearly 
superior in my view.  Legacy is also a free program unless you opt for the 
Deluxe version which has some nice bells and whistles.

You can download the Acrobat Reader file from our website at

http://www.sggee.org/news- see Item 5 on that page.

Since our website is compressed, you will not be able to see Item 5 until 
after the site regenerates itself at 1:00 pm Pacific Daylight time (or 
about 10 minutes after this message is posted).

Gary Warner



At 11:19 AM 8/15/2004, Jerry Frank wrote:
>One can always count on Dave to speak from the heart.   :-)
>
>Most people have their favourites for a variety of reasons.  Gary Warner 
>promoted Legacy at our recent convention and many SGGEE members use it.  I 
>use the free version of Legacy but I only use it for basics, not for all 
>the bells and whistles.  With that in mind, almost any program would 
>probably be good for me.
>
>
>At 10:40 AM 15/08/2004, Lloyd Friedrick wrote:
>>Apparently Family Tree Maker have a new released a new version but at the 
>>same
>>time they have discontinued distribution through independent genealogy
>>suppliers.
>>
>>These same suppliers are now touting "Legacy" as a better option.
>>
>>Are there many of list members using this program and what comments have you
>>on a comparison of the two programs?
>>
>>I have used FTM for years but I am weary of their continual upgrades and
>>incompatibility with older versions.
>>
>>lloyd friedrick
>
>Jerry Frank - Calgary, Alberta
>FranklySpeaking at shaw.ca
>
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