I have read many of the opinions expressed here about this product. I am now getting a lot of offers for FTM 2008 to which they have 'made improvements'. Anyone get the new improved model yet. How do you rate it? Thanks Gerry

Gerry wrote: > I have read many of the opinions expressed here about this product. > > I am now getting a lot of offers for FTM 2008 to which they have 'made > improvements'. > Anyone get the new improved model yet. yes > How do you rate it? wait and see FTM 16 is easier to use for me you can enter data fom the keyboard without using the mouse just like a spreadsheet a better GUI I have put a blog together with screen shots http://mac-on-intel.blogspot.com/2007/12/family-tree-maker-comparing-16-and-2008.html FTM 2008 has more features like geocoding to a modern map unfortunately I use original place names and adminstrative details - - historical counties from the census for example great for newbies with small trees two "NO-NO"s 1) never merge more than two individuals or import and add a new database with more than one common individual 2) never imbed images in FTM16 or FTM 2008 main file store them in a safe place back them up out of house If you need images for a book or tree - then to make an illustrated book or tree first export a file and work with copies of the file and the images The major advantage of working in FTM 16 is easier data entry filling up a Family View can be done as easily as using a spread sheet all from the kyboard Hugh W -- For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG