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*solved thanks* What program should i get??

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Harold

Harold Report 24 May 2008 14:10

Stacy, think twice before getting FTM 2008 as it is very slow using it with Windows Vista.

I use Legacy Version 6 and it has a free version Standard(some features are not activated) but the deluxe version is around $40.00 US.

I find either RootsMagic V 3 to be very good also.

Have 12 genealogy programs on my Vista machine and Legacy is my first usage program and then I have The Master Genealogist for my master save program. but that is not needed

Best regards,
Harold

Stacey

Stacey Report 24 May 2008 13:55

Thanks Neil ill try that before i go spending mums money hehe
Staceyx

Iain001

Iain001 Report 22 May 2008 23:55

I use FTM 2006. I tried the 2008 version but didn't like it one little bit so quickly went back to 2006 which I find really great software
Iain

A. Neil

A. Neil Report 22 May 2008 23:03

Hello all.
Stacy, I have been using a free program called Legacy which you download from www.legacyfamilytree.com/. I have been using it for years and find it much better than any thing else. Try it or at least take a look at it.
I have Vista on my computer and have no problem.
Neil

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 May 2008 17:19

Stacey, if you can get an earlier version of FTM (2006 version?) there is a patch to download to enable it to run on Vista, just done it myself.

Stacey

Stacey Report 22 May 2008 16:58

Thank you, I will proberly need to get the 2008 version as im running on vista.

I might find the new layout ok as its the only layout iv known on ftm hehe

Thank you.
xx

MarilynB

MarilynB Report 22 May 2008 16:30

Family Tree Maker, most people use that one on here. Have tried others but always seem to come back to FTM.

Dont think FTM 2008 comes very recommended though as it seemed to have changed the layout etc.,, a lot of people have 2005/2006 version.

Marilyn

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 22 May 2008 16:28

The majority of people on this site use one of the versions of Family Tree Maker (any of them apart from the 2008 newest version which most people don't seem to like). I have FTM2005 and find it ideal for what I want but there is free software that you can download if you don't want to pay.

Kath. x

Stacey

Stacey Report 22 May 2008 15:52

Hey all,
Im thinking about investing a family tree program. Which one would you recomend me getting??

Stacey =)