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Dorothy

Dorothy Report 29 May 2017 15:12

You probably all know this but please can any one recommend an easy to use family tree maker that I can back up to a cd and internet. Thank you

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 29 May 2017 16:18

By far the best free software for FH is GRAMPS.
https://gramps-project.org

Researching:
The Man In the High Castle

Sharron

Sharron Report 29 May 2017 16:42

I use Heritage.

If I can use it, it will be pretty straightforward.

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 29 May 2017 16:43

Thank you very much, you have been very helpful.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 30 May 2017 06:51

Here are some reviews you might like to look at, freebies and paid for:-

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-genealogy-family-tree-software.htm

http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/home/best-genealogy-software/

Tabitha

Tabitha Report 31 May 2017 13:31

I have used several different ones over the years

My favorite has to be Roots Magic - easy to use and has a lot of features including - ON THE GO - so you can plug your tree in anywhere (thats safe) and use it

Worth every penny and so easy OH loves using it & he is not a big fan of computer programs with symbols - he prefers word lists - this has both

I have also heard that Treeview is very good too

Researching:
Kent - Sussex - Hampshire - Norfolk - Surrey - London - Yorkshire - Cornwall -Northumberland - Wales - Scotland

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 31 May 2017 16:36

Many people will find the free version of rootsmagic perfectly adequate for their needs. It is a great program but it is difficult to see the added value in the paid for version compared to Gramps which is free with excellent user support.

RootsMagic does integrate v well with LDS/familysearch but that tends not to be a big thing with UK users who are more interested in census from 1841 and GRO BMD records.

Microsoft have an excellent free FH program but you will need to root around a bit to find it.

Researching:
The Man In the High Castle

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 3 Jun 2017 00:16

Thank you , as ever ,you have all been very helpful with your reviews.