Jennifer, I'll chime in with a few thoughts.
While the two have similar objectives, they are quite different. Firstly, GenSmarts primarily only focuses on online sources. While this is a good first step, must research must still be done offline. Where GenSmarts provides a long list of items, the order in which they should be searched does not follow the research cycle. In other words, Legacy first suggests that you look at preliminary survey type sources - or, sources that are published online, in print, or elsewhere. These should be searched before original research is undertaken. Legacy's RG also is broken down by goal. So you pick your goal (to find the birth, death, marriage, parents, etc.), then the sources will appear, prioritized, to help you achieve that particular goal. All sources have tips, links, and/or repository information. Just a few thoughts.... Thanks, Geoff Rasmussen Millennia Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.LegacyFamilyTree.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 9:50 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] GenSmarts vs. Legacy Research Guidance I did not receive any responses on this one, and was afraid it may have gotten lost in the midst of the Foster Storm that was raging on this list lately. If there is nobody with direct experience to be able to answer it, does anybody have a suggestion for me as to whom I should contact? Jennifer Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 12:35 AM Subject: GenSmarts vs. Legacy Research Guidance I have heard good things about GenSmarts and see it listed as a Legacy Add-On, but am not sure if it makes sense to use it when I have the Legacy Deluxe Research Guidance feature. Won't it be redundant? Have those of you who have both found it worth the purchase to have both programs? Which To Do list do you go with, the one from Legacy or the GenSmarts one? Thanks in advance for your help! Sincerely, Jennifer *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453. *** Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ For online technical support, please visit http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
