I agree that genealogy software has not been discussed much on this forum and I think it is an important topic that should be included. I think I am not alone with my dis-satisfied with the genealogy software on offer. I also think we should be more demanding of the software programmers - much more demanding. We need software that is both functions properly _and _is easy to use. Having attended the RootsTech conference in February, I can say that there are a lot of developments happening in genealogy software. A couple of the comments on this topic touched on GEDCOM. The shortcomings of GEDCOM have been noted by the more technically minded members of the genealogical community for over a decade. In the last year, a group called 'BetterGedcom' have been discussing the technical issues, which has kick-started new developments. At RootsTech FamilySearch announced that they will take the lead on developing a new GEDCOM, called GEDCOMX, and are asking for collaboration and feedback. Other big players who showed an interest in colloborating included Google and Brightsolid (i.e. Findmypast & ScotlandsPeople). Ancestry were notable for thier lack of enthusiasm. For those who want to explore the software issues, I will suggest three bloggers who post on genealogy software: Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings http://www.geneamusings.com Louis Kessler's Behold http://www.beholdgenealogy.com/blog/ Tamura Jones' Modern Software Experience http://www.tamurajones.net/index.xhtml Randy tries things out and often includes screen-shots of how to achieve tasks in various programs. Louis is a developer who is prepared to listen to feedback and give insights to what is going on when your program does the unexpected. If you want the real low-down technical critique, read Tamura. Sue Adams On 16/04/2012 12:47, David Wason wrote: > This is very useful - I for one would really appreciate reading more views > about genealogy software - it seems to me to be very rarely discussed here, > despite the wide-ranging experience members must have. > David W > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of David Martin > Sent: 16 April 2012 08:26 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [SOG-UK] Upgrade from FTM2006? > > As is well known, the programme Family Tree Maker was changed significantly > five years ago... > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > . >