In article <03ttn3han3l9j37t430rqa5441305dlek0@4ax.com>, keithareynolds@hotmail.com writes: > I know there are a number of genealogy software packages but i don't > know where to begin. I am looking for something relatively simple > that will let me do charts. I would also like to be able to export > the material into word to go with written material. Or is there a > better way to go? > > Does anyone have suggestions? Not to be unhelpful, but this is a question that's been hashed and rehashed endlessly on this and other genealogy newsgroups. I'd suggest you search the group's archives - possibly on google groups - for an answer. Best wishes, Bob Melson -- Robert G. Melson | Rio Grande MicroSolutions | El Paso, Texas ----- Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason so few engage in it. -- Henry Ford

In article <13o2931d2ta13a3@corp.supernews.com>, melsonr@aragorn.rgmhome.net (Robert Melson) wrote: > In article <03ttn3han3l9j37t430rqa5441305dlek0@4ax.com>, > keithareynolds@hotmail.com writes: > > I know there are a number of genealogy software packages but i don't > > know where to begin. I am looking for something relatively simple > > that will let me do charts. I would also like to be able to export > > the material into word to go with written material. Or is there a > > better way to go? > > > > Does anyone have suggestions? > > Not to be unhelpful, but this is a question that's been > hashed and rehashed endlessly on this and other genealogy > newsgroups. I'd suggest you search the group's archives - > possibly on google groups - for an answer. Bob & Keith- To drag this out one step further, I don't think there is a perfect answer. In my opinion, the best approach for a beginner, is to pick which ever program is easiest to obtain. After you see what the program does and doesn't do, the experience will allow you to better judge the other programs out there. Just be sure you choose one that supports Gedcom (.GED) import and export so your efforts won't be completely wasted if you decide to move to another program. Others have noted that the .GED format may not be perfectly universal. However, it should work sufficiently well to minimize editing, if you keep hard copies of your documentation. Did anyone mention the ShareWare program, Brother's Keeper? <http://www.bkwin.net/> Fred