Robert Heiling <robheil@attbi.com> wrote: > Unless I'm missing something here, there should be a provision for > holding the Master Source material be it a 300 page history book, if > you wish, or a 1 page BC in the centrally located Master Source. next thing you know, you'll want it to hold clay tablets, too. if you don't like existing software you can always write your own... ;^) NO_SPAM_TO_dpharris@gci.net (Dennis P. Harris)
> next thing you know, you'll want it to hold clay tablets, too. > > if you don't like existing software you can always write your > own... ;^) Regarding software, specifically database software, for the past 6 months of GM I have been reading all the recommendations and useage difficulties and have seen many references to the use of spread sheets and commerical (or free) genealogy software. I have been using a very flexible - and powerful - data base - FileMaker Pro - for several years. Because I had used it at school I was familiar with it and decided it was my choice. The downside is that you have to set up your own files - the upside is that they work for YOU. But . . . you can refine the format and add any field you find that you need later. You may import audio and graphics as well. My BIG problem is that my research has been going on for 30 years, 99.9% of it before the www was born. I also have my mother's research of 35 years to reckon with. With literally hundreds and hundreds of "yellow pads" and boxes and boxes of personal corrspondence, I have resigned myself to "computing" new stuff and that which has been proven. Much information and real help has been offered to those who need management tips or advice for handling the vast amount of material that can be amassed in this "addictive" search, and I have gained some information on organization that I may be able to use in some manner or fashion. I guess I want all of you to feel sorry for me that I am still in "search" mode - the old-fashioned way: "I know it's in this box somewhere!" And thanks for all the wonderful info for general research! Sharon Simnacher "ss" <simnacher@3lefties.com>