> > > 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? > > "Gail J. Wilson" <gailjwilson@aol.com> Since her mind is obviously made up, I suggest we discontinue suggesting much better alternatives to FTM. In her defense most of our minds appear to be made up also - no way many of us would use FTM. C'est al vie. Hugh Eagle@bellsouth.net (J. Hugh Sullivan)