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Benefits of software and which one ??

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Joy

Joy Report 3 May 2005 10:23

Sorry, I meant if it is just on the internet on GR it can be lost if something went wrong with the site. If you download the PAF one which is good, then you can back up from your computer onto a CD .... and all shall be well! :) Joy

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 3 May 2005 09:38

Thanks Nicola, that's sounds like what I want and free so will go and have look right now good on ya mate as we aussies say thanks Lara

****Nicky

****Nicky Report 3 May 2005 07:36

I have just downloaded PAF from the familysearch website, it is fantastic, does everything I would ever need it to do including printing books. Just go to their website, click on software and downloads and click on PAF the english version, takes a while to download but it is fantastic and easy to use, also free, which is the best bit. Nicky

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 3 May 2005 02:54

Thanks Joy and Kathleen as its not a cheap item just needed to know if its really needed ,Joy when you say if its only on here you could lose it if you have Family Tree its still on the pc do you mean on gr ?, and is it easier to do back up disc from family tree please? sorry so dense but never having seen any of them makes it hard to decide thanks again Lara

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 2 May 2005 14:29

For the last couple of months I have been using Family Tree Maker 2005. It's very good and was recommended by a professional researcher as being good for both professionals and amateurs. I don't know how to intall it as my son did that for me, but once on it's very easy to add information, and at the click of a mouse it will print out all sorts of family reports, charts, and books. I'd recommend it to anyone. Kath. x

Joy

Joy Report 2 May 2005 13:57

PAF is free from familysearch.org. We use the UFT - ultimate family tree - that was on a freebie disc with a family history magazine. No longer made, I think The benefit is - if it's only on here, it could be lost!! :) Joy

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 2 May 2005 13:43

Can anyone explain the benefits of software eg family tree maker, family tree legends , what can I do with it that I can't do on here? Just trying to decide if I need it or not and which one is the best for me as not real putor literate , so will have to be simple to use and would like to eventually like to put my tree into book form any advice would be much appreciated Regards Lara