kraut / larry stark wrote: > On Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:30:32 -0500, kraut / larry stark > <kraut3852@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Suggestions for a good freeware genealogy program that is not too >> complicated. > > I should have mentioned that I am using Windows XP and Family Tree > Maker which I started using when the DOS version was out which I would > still use if I could. I wish I would have kept my old DOS box!! I > would use it with the old DOS program!! I do not need all this > graphics crap and fancy backgrounds and stuff and being able to save > pics with it. I want something that keeps track of names, dates, > relatiionships, charts, ETC in a genealogy porgram (before someone > tells me I can use Excel or something). For me Family Tree Maker has > way more junk then I will ever use plus the screen is so busy if you > know what I mean. It takes me forever to find where I want to go in > it!!! > > Usually someone brings up these DOS things that can be used in windows > to run DOS programs but before they do let me say I am not really into > computers and do not know how to do all that stuff. Call your local HS, a Scout troop, or your teen-age grand child. Tell them you "need to install a desktop shortcut to program that runs under the Command Prompt. Can they do that for you?" If so, a loaded extra-large Pizza and a 6-pack of cola will be provided during the process. Usually works around here. (g) Cheryl