tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post1371338866326673128..comments2024-03-21T19:08:05.737-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: Looking for the ideal lineage linked database programJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-69898394730008933022010-09-01T21:56:47.751-07:002010-09-01T21:56:47.751-07:00I use several programs -- Family History System (o...I use several programs -- Family History System (old DOS program, 1993 version) for basic data entry, then port it to Legacy via PAF 4.0. <br /><br />Why via PAF 4.0? Because if I import the .GED file directly into Legacy it scrambles the RIMs. I tried Family Tree Maker 2006, didn't like it, mainly because I couldn't see or search for RINs, which for me makes it unusable. <br /><br />I'm fairly happy with Legacy, might use Family Tree Legends for its reports. <br /><br />So I'm not searching for the perfect lineage-linked program - we are spoilt for choice. <br /><br />What I AM looking for is a program that doesn't exist - a Six-Degrees program that is event based and will include all sorts of relationships besides family ones - boss, friend, acquaintance, enemy, neighbour. <br /><br />Instead of yet another lineage-linked program, something like that would be really useful. See <a href="http://hayesgreene.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/370/" rel="nofollow">Software for family historians, biographers and others | Hayes & Greene family history</a>Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-24821438061498887582010-09-01T19:26:19.110-07:002010-09-01T19:26:19.110-07:00Since programs on GenSoftReviews can be rated 1 to...Since programs on GenSoftReviews can be rated 1 to 5, 4 out of 5 really means 75%. There are some well known lower rated programs: The Master Genealogist 3.57, Geni 2.83, Family Tree Maker up to Version 16: 3.93, Family Tree Maker Since Version 2008: 2.24.<br /><br />The help to find that "ideal" program isn't in just the ratings, but it's in the reviews. Each program has good and bad reviews, they include different opinions, pros and cons about the program, and they are very helpful in the same way as Trip Advisor's reviews and Amazon's reviews are. <br /><br />Since what is ideal for one person is not ideal for another, you still have to be the one to decide what's best for yourself. Most programs do have free trials or 30-day moneyback guarantees, so you don't need unlimited funds. You just need a bit of time and patience. And you may save that time ten times over if you do find a program that speeds up your data entry. Even better, maybe you'll find that (close to) ideal program for you that will make the hours you spend in front of it just a little bit more pleasant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-89409424567117622522010-09-01T02:22:19.541-07:002010-09-01T02:22:19.541-07:00I like the disclaimer better than the actual post....I like the disclaimer better than the actual post. But I agree with the post...GrannyPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860176725911469162noreply@blogger.com