On Thursday 28 May 2009 05:31, Albert Conklin ([email protected]) opined: > Daniel Horowitz wrote: >> As a dedicated genealogist and computer engineer I agree that Geni has >> his pros and cons, but if you really want to build MORE than just your >> family tree AND get tools that really work I will suggest you to try >> MyHeritage.com >> >> - First, is FREE >> - You can customize your privacy level (from completely open to >> completely private and in between) >> - You invite family and friend to the site to do a collaborative job. >> - You will get AUTOMATICALLY and continuously, a report of matches in >> other family trees that you can see and even contact the owner of the >> other tree very easily. >> - You can upload pictures and tag people with face recognition >> technology and create a beautiful slideshow. >> - Display and input information in 34 languages (you may speak English >> but your relative maybe not) >> - Did I mention is free (till 500 people on the tree) >> And many many more genealogy tools. >> >> Yes they ask for your info, but only the basic to know how you are and >> help you build your family tree. >> >> Give it a try and let me know your opinion. >> Did someone already use it?? >> >> Regards to all >> Daniel Horowitz > You mentioned its pros. How about the cons? You did mention it had > some. I saw the part about free until you have 500 people on the tree. > Which > I am sure most, even amateurs, already have. > Albert Yeah, MyHeritage is free - for 500 names. After that, you must pay. As well, their "smart" matches are NOT terribly bright and their automated research feature has never worked in the couple of years I've attempted to use the service. It had gotten so bad a couple of weeks ago that I removed my gedcom and cancelled my (free) membership. As they say, your mileage may vary, but this is another that is, IMNSHO, not worth the effort. Bob Melson -- Robert G. Melson | Rio Grande MicroSolutions | El Paso, Texas ----- A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have. Thomas Jefferson