Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Cheri Mello
How many people are in your file? Cheri -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group and it

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Diane George
How large is your data file? Legacy has a limit of 2 GB for the family file (extension is fdb.) Here is a link to some suggestions for dealing with data losses and some other ideas about why they

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread George Pacheco
I have 158342 On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:07 PM, Diane George digeorg...@hotmail.com wrote: How large is your data file? Legacy has a limit of 2 GB for the family file (extension is fdb.) Here is a link to some suggestions for dealing with data losses and some other ideas about why they

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Diane George
. Diane George From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of George Pacheco Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:13 PM To: Azores-Gen Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program I have 158342 On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:07 PM, Diane George digeorg

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread George Pacheco
, be sure to find out what the file size limitations are or you will run into similar problems. Diane George *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *George Pacheco *Sent:* Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:13 PM *To:* Azores-Gen *Subject:* Re: [AZORES

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Marilyn Thompson
[mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of George Pacheco Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:13 PM To: Azores-Gen Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program I have 158342 On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:07 PM, Diane George digeorg...@hotmail.com wrote: How large is your data file

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Cheri Mello
Ok I'll let George know. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group and it will take you to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Program

2014-09-07 Thread Cheri Mello
George, I checked with a friend about TMG. It was 300,000 people a couple of years ago. Cheri -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-02-04 Thread aportugee
Has anyone besides Ricardo tried this free genealogy program? If so, please share your thoughts on it’s pros and cons. Thanks, Sam in Maz Sent from Windows Mail From: Ricardo Chaves Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎29‎, ‎2014 ‎1‎:‎16‎ ‎PM To: Azores Group Something light, simple and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread blackice430
: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:39:55 PM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program Geez, Rick, thanks for blowing my cover! LOL TMG has the Silver Edition for $34 (download only) or $40 (CD Rom and electronic Users Guide).  The Gold Edition is $60 (download only) or $70 (CD-ROM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread MaryAnn Santos
What about software for Macs. I use Reunion but don't really like it that much. It seems clunky to me and looks dated. I also bought FTM and MacTree but haven't made the switch to one of these yet. I'm leaning towards MacTree because navigation seems more intuitive. Any opinions from Mac users?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread GENEVA
Thanks for the information. I t's a good day to play around and see what I can find. Appreciate your help. - Original Message - From: Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com To: Azores Genealogy azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:37:10 PM Subject: Re: [AZORES

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Cheri Mello
Pat M.S, A couple of beta testers put together a book. Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist by Lee Hoffman http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=PRODproduct_code=GTM A Primer for The Master Genealogist by Terry Reigel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Cheri Mello
MaryAnn S, Reunion has 80% of the Mac share. I think MacTree (?) was 2nd. Since FTM came out with a Mac version, they are gaining ground. RootsMagic was talking about a Mac version, but I don't know what came of that (I'm not a Mac user). However, if you are Mac user running Parallels, VM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread MaryAnn Santos
Thanks, Edna. I was afraid of that. Years ago I used LDS/FMC software and it was exceptional at that time. MaryAnn Santos On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:05 PM, Edna Epps dave-e...@comcast.net wrote: Mary all I can say is good luck. I love my Mac but have not found a program that I like for it.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Kathy Cardoza
MaryAnn Santos: I am a devoted Mac user, but as someone else stated, I haven't really found a Mac genealogy program that I'm happy with. I have tried them all. Almost all of the following have a free demo version, always with limitations, but it's a great way to try out software before you

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Tish M
Here is a good source if you are interested in what's out there for Mac users. http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2013/03/genealogy-programs-for-macintosh.html I use reunion, but I'm certainly not married to it. I might give some of these a try. Tish On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:23 AM,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Ricardo Chaves
Something light, simple and free, worth giving a try! http://www.ahnenblatt.com/ Cheers On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:24 PM, ggervais1...@centurylink.net ggervais1...@centurylink.net wrote: I was searching for genealogy programs as I bought Family Tree Maker but don't care much for and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Cheri Mello
Dick Eastman just wrote that GRAMPS has a new version. It runs on Macs and PCs: http://goo.gl/o3glim -- Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Tish M
I have been playing with Heredis all afternoon (a pretty complete trial program) and I am pretty impressed. The learning curve was minimal and it thinks like I do. It gives you a list of all your duplicates and shows you both entries with a merged entry in the middle. You can then work with the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-28 Thread Cheri Mello
GGervais, You'll get people telling you that the best program is the one they are using. That's not going to help you. If you want certain things in a program and can tell us, that may steer you towards one program or the other. The 4 most popular in the PC market are: Family Tree Maker (FTM),

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-28 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
I used Family Tree Maker for a number of years and for the most part I liked it. I started finding that there were things I could not do with it in searching and printing so after much consideration I got The Master Genealogist. The first thing is that it is not upgraded every year to a new

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-28 Thread Cheri Mello
Geez, Rick, thanks for blowing my cover! LOL TMG has the Silver Edition for $34 (download only) or $40 (CD Rom and electronic Users Guide). The Gold Edition is $60 (download only) or $70 (CD-ROM electronic Users Guide). There is a chart that explains the difference: http://goo.gl/IAjTsk The