> Legacy's screens are in my opinion closer to FTM 2006 and less of > a learning curve to get used to. And, as others have said, you can > download a (limited functionality) version for free. HI: Thanks to everyone for their advice and suggestions. BTW, I'm not interested in totally changing my genealogy software. Unless someone knows of software that allows me to incorporate my slave ancestry without resorting to an Excel spreadsheet, I'll stick to Family Tree Maker. I'm very happy with it and just wanted to find out about the newer versions that are compatible with Vista & my new computer before I bought it again. Incidentally, while cleaning up I found a 2007 issue of Family Tree Magazine that panned FTM 16 and advised waiting for 2008. Since there's a 2009 version out I'll probably buy that. Kberry Kdberr1@aol.com

Kdberr1@aol.com wrote: > BTW, I'm not interested in totally changing my genealogy software. > Unless someone knows of software that allows me to incorporate my > slave ancestry without resorting to an Excel spreadsheet, I do not understand that statement. Explain more about your data, format etc. What is so different about your slave ancestry? What Genealogy programs won't accept your data? I am sure TMG will handle any data that you have. And probably Legacy and Rootsmagic also (although I have no experience with RM). bob gillis bob gillis <robertgillis@verizon.net>

Kdberr1@aol.com wrote: > Unless someone knows of software that allows me to incorporate my > slave ancestry without resorting to an Excel spreadsheet, I'll stick I'm sorry, but I keep seeing similar comments, and I don't get it. I'm asking to be taught. WHY is the methodology for recording slave ancestry different from/ than (reader's choice) recording any other ancestry with couple who failed to make a nuisance of themselves at the Courthouse? Or even women who were in professions where identifying the father of their child was simply impossible? Cheryl singhals <singhals@erols.com>