Hi all I use Family Tree Maker 2005 and have enjoyed it's new searching capabilities. I have used it for over 7 years,not trying anything else, and of course I did have to pay for all the updates. The question I have, is: How does the new FTM 2005 compare to the TMG & Legacy programs that have been highly recommended in this forum,both in searching capabilities, and information storing and sharing? Is it easy to transfer FTM files to the TMG program? Will all the photos that I have in FTM program be transferred to the TMG program during the conversion? Does TMG have support from Ancestry.com and all the other resource sites FTM uses in it's searching mode? David -------Original Message------- From: Barbara Zanzig Date: 06/26/05 18:02:14 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NYCAYUGA] Genealogy program Hi, Janet, I'm with [email protected]; I use TMG almost exclusively. I use Family Tree Maker to exchange with other people (because they have FTM) and for some output. In addition to what s/he said, I should say that you can simplify the complexity -- it has a simple and advanced mode. And you are not forced to use all the features. I think it's better as a research tool than as a report-producing tool. If your primary purpose is to share information, you are probably better off with a simpler program (although I would recommend Legacy over Family Tree Maker.) But as a research tool, it's excellent, the best on the market. Barbara At 12:38 PM 6/26/2005, you wrote: >Hello. I am wondering if anyone can tell me anything about "Master >Genealogist" It is used as a reference by the National Genealogical Soc. in >comparing several programs. I'm not sure who or what they are referring to, >or how to contact them. Any help will be much appreciated. Janet Hodder, >[email protected] Barbara Zanzig Kirkland, WA, USA [email protected] http://www.isomedia.com/homes/hertz/ "You must be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi ¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸, ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx