I , being new at computer genealogy, bought FTM , nothing else was available at the local stores. I have used FTM for about 3 months now and have most of my Perkins put in and have had no problems with the learning of, it has lots of bell and buttons. Having said that, I have one problem with FTM, when I looked at the book publishing it didn't seem to be very flexible. I have printed 4 books, this the Perkins, being my 5 th. , it doesn't look like FTM does this very well, I STILL WANT A HARD COPY, [ for those that don't have a computer]. Is there a program out there that does this? Maybe when I look at FTM closer and do a sample printing maybe it will be all right. Ha Ha , While I am at it, Is there a program out there that will burn to a CD, a Genealogy book that is self extracting ? [for those that have a computer] FTM is good for what it does, I like haveing all these notes, pictures, and names in one place, easy to use and easy to share with others on line. I just want more. bDott Perkins