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?

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/

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? Totally agree with the others about trying them all before buying. The views, reports, & entry methods are a VERY personal preference! I'll add that in the coming months I think that all of the major ones will likely add better support for auto-entry of info from web sources. Just my feeling, I'm not an "insider" or anything. (Legacy is my fav, btw!)