Genealogy Chat

2010 (originally released as 2008) is a completely different program, not an upgrade.

Has largely the same functionality, but the look and feel is totally different, much more of a 'windows' feel to it, in fact it looks a bit like the Ancestry Tree does now, but then they probably share the same programming team

However once I got used to it - about half a day after several years of using the earlier program - I wouldn't go back. Minor drawback for me is that one of the reports I used now and again isn't currently available.

Don't buy FTM 2008. As often with a first release it had some shortcomings. These were ironed out on the 2009 version - 2010 added more functions and improved performance.

If you go to Windows 7 then there could be problems with versions 2006 and earlier, as they have not been certified to work with it..

I am using FTM2005( it was very cheap a couple of years ago). Is it worth upgrading?

Thanks
Nick

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TWR Computing have FTM2009 including 6 months essential ancestry sub (you can upgrade to premium) for £19.99 including postage.

I still think 2006 was the best one they produced. I am actually putting my tree on ancestry now, Sooo easy to search and merge from the information on the site and other peoples trees.

New one runs on Windows 7-so if you have a ew compuetr-Like I had to as mine blew up! windows5 etc FTM 2005 etc won't wrk-so you need the new one unfortunately-I didn't want t buy it either but had to.

This release note described the enhancements to 2009 which appeared in the 2010 version.

The following is a list of what is new in FTM 2010.

* Enhanced integration with Ancestry.com - Import your Ancestry.com family tree, along with attached photos.

* Improved organization - Enjoy new ways to organize photos and other media.

* Slideshows - Create slideshows from photos in your tree.

* Standard source templates - Cite the right information every time.

* A new person view - View relationships within the context of your entire family tree.

* Scanner support - Add photos directly from your scanner.

* Family migration paths - View timelines and interactive maps highlighting events and places in your ancestors’ lives.

* Better Performance - Experience faster load times and navigation.

Having used it now since Christmas, once I got used to its windows feel, I prefer 2010 to 2006 I agree, though, some of the reports are a bit disappointing. Whilst it's not a big deal for me, it might tip the scales for some users.

2006 is still available at very competitive prices, by the way.

Yes I saw that this morning. But what does FTM 2010 Platinum do that's new/better than my old 2005 version? I bought the 2009 upgrade and couldn't see any improvement - in fact there seemed to be less choice of chart formats, styles, colours etc.

Thanks fairy, funny but I was just asking in another thread about FTM and I happen to have £17 in vouchers sat on my desk and my Ancestry subscription ran out at christmas, spooky. xx

just to let people know so you don't pay more (like I did!) that you can get the 2010 Platinum super duper FTM edition software with free sub to ancestry for only £15 worth of your clubcard vouchers!!! worthabout £46 -get a bargain-just go online for their full details. Hope this helps someone