> > 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. > > 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> Have you considered taking a look at Rootsmagic 4?