"Charani" <SGBNOSPAM@ mail2genes.invalid> wrote in message news:477f91a7$0$47135$892e7fe2@authen.yellow.readfreenews.net... > On Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:08:44 GMT, keithareynolds@hotmail.com wrote: > >> 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? > > Try all those available to see which one suits you best and feels the > most comfortable. > > If they aren't free, then they'll have a free trial version. > > Everyone has their favourite but it may not be the right one for you. > You're the only one who can make the decision. > > They all use GEDCOMs that enable you to export material. > -- > http://home.comcast.net/~webact1/Collingridge/ "They all use GEDCOMs that enable you to export material." - to different degrees. If this is important, don't assume that a particular program will export everything completely or correctly." Nigel tcgr.bufton.org