Family Tree Software

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Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 153 Send Message	Talanya	Report	23 Jun 2011 14:12
	Hi Is there any preferences in the Genes community as to which Family Tree software is 'the best'? I understand we all have different preferences but for ease of use is one any better than the next or they much of a muchness? Many thanks.
	Researching: Potter, Sadler, Sweeden. London/Middlesex, Hampshire, Staffordshire
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 49,504 Send Message	Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it	Report	23 Jun 2011 14:54
	Well the best is really what suits peoples needs ,Some like one program and some prefer others . you pays your money and takes your choice I think. Personally I use Family Tree Maker ,I know this is a popular choice for many . I did use the free version of Legacy from Family search but I get on better with FTM and find it easy to use. I am sure others will give you their preferences too. :-D
	Researching: Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957
Member Since: May 2008 Posts: 5,162 Send Message	Jonesey	Report	23 Jun 2011 14:59
	The most popular commercial family tree software is Family Tree Maker. Easy to use and links with Ancestry. The latest version is 2011 and when bought comes with up to 6 months Ancestry membership included. There are some very good deals about probably the best is the Platinum edition which includes 6 months Ancestry premium membership (Worth £77.70). It can be purchased for about £30 if you shop around.
	Researching: Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 153 Send Message	Talanya	Report	23 Jun 2011 15:02
	Thanks for your replies. I may nudge this message again tonight when more people are about too. Although talking to people at work etc FTM is the preferred option! Thanks again.
	Researching: Potter, Sadler, Sweeden. London/Middlesex, Hampshire, Staffordshire
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 23,482 Send Message	MargaretM	Report	23 Jun 2011 18:22
	Another vote for Familytree Maker here.
	Researching: Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 556 Send Message	Adeline	Report	23 Jun 2011 18:42
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 556 Send Message	Family Historian works well for me. It is simple for a beginner to use but also has more advanced features to explore once you are familiar with the basics. I can't compare it with any other genealogy software as it is the only program I have used.
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	23 Jun 2011 18:44
	Family Historian - the techies preference. Not that I am, but it was a gift and apparently had the best revues. Owner developed add-ons available at FHUG for free or voluntary donation. Free 30 day download here. Try before you buy. http://www.family-historian.co.uk/
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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 987 Send Message	grannyfranny	Report	23 Jun 2011 19:16
	I wanted a site to transfer my tree from here to, just so it's on another site. I looked at a few free ones first, and chose Family Tree Builder, which seems to give me all I need for now.
	Researching: Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 987 Send Message	grannyfranny	Report	23 Jun 2011 19:18
	This is my thread. http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1267545
	Researching: Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed

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