Roger Lester <fishingnut07@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Has anyone here used Master Genealogist software? > I have FTM 2008 but I don't like it. I have found myself using the 2006 > over the 2008 version. I am looking for another genealogy software > package besides FTM. > > Thanks for any suggestions, > Roger Lester I've used PAF, Legacy, TMG, and recently FTM 11 and 2008. I like all of them for different reasons (well, maybe only PAF as an absolute starter program!). It's SO subjective and really depends on personal preference and user "style", I think. TMG is VERY comprehensive, but with that comes a learning curve and a display style that I'm not ready for yet. I've been working on my tree for about 7 or so years, and so far just using online and "easy" sources before visiting the "real" sources. Having said that, I settled in on Legacy as my fav until I discovered the auto-search & entry connection between FTM 2008 and an Ancestry.com account. I LOVE it for that! Mind you, it probably is of most value for Ancestry.com subscribers and those still doing basic research on their trees back to about the early 1800's (in the US anyway). But, the functions to automatically pick up family members, source citations, and other data from census searches (with an ancestry account) is worth it's weight in platinum, imo. And the options/overrides in the merges is great. Having said that, there are better (again, personal prefs I think) programs for those that are dealing with other-than-online sources and info, and I'd guess TMG was the best in that regard. Trying before you buy is the best bet.