I have wondered if anyone has any experience with any genealogy software running on the new Windows Vista. It seems from the emails that most any info will cross-download if done right. But several computer folks I know have expressed a general hesitance at Vista handling programs designed only for Windows 98, ME or XP. Wondering what experience folks have had. R. Shannon McDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susie Jordan" <jerryjordan@mesh.net> To: <tnoverto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:16 AM Subject: Re: [TNOVERTO] genealogy software > Melissa, > You can import directly from a Family Tree Maker file. TMG (The Master > Genealogist) will also import from Family Gathering, Family Origins, > Generations, Legacy, PAF, Roots IV and Roots V, Ultimate Family Tree, > Visual > Roots and GEDCOM's. > > Susie > > -----Original Message----- > From: tnoverto-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnoverto-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Melissa Barker > Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 11:35 AM > To: tnoverto@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNOVERTO] genealogy software > > Dear Susie, > > Hello, I have seen several message boards discussing The Master > Genealogist. > > My question is this: I have Family Tree Maker and ALL my family > information > > has been put in there. If I switch to The Master Genealogist, will I have > to input all my information a piece at a time into the program or is there > a > > way to import the information from one program to another? > > > In Christ, > Melissa Barker > Genealogy Document Retrieval and Researcher for Tennessee > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Susie Jordan" <jerryjordan@mesh.net> > To: <tnoverto@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:21 PM > Subject: Re: [TNOVERTO] genealogy software > > >> Joey, >> I highly recommend The Master Genealogist. I am a professional >> genealogist >> and this is the best program available. Data entry is a little confusing >> to >> people at first but believe me you can catch on quickly. You will be >> prompted to document every bit of information you enter (this is good!) >> It >> creates a master source list which you can choose from or add to as you >> go >> along. This feature creates your documentation which is so vital. >> Another >> useful feature is that you can add "tasks" to individuals (things you >> want >> to do next regarding this person). You can then print your tasks list >> for >> your next research trip, internet search, or whatever. You can print the >> list for one individual or several. There are so many great features that >> I >> can't describe them all, but if you have any questions just send me a >> message. >> >> You can visit my Wright Families of Overton Co, Tennessee website and see >> how detailed your information can be. The URL is: >> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nataletne/Overton/index.htm Now >> this website was created by another software, Second Site, which takes >> the >> data directly from The Master Genealogist and create the website, but >> look >> at the entries and you can get an idea of what you can do. >> >> There is a mailing list on rootsweb and strong support from not only the >> creator of the program but from longtime users. >> >> I really think you would be pleased with it. >> >> Susie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: tnoverto-bounces@rootsweb.com >> [mailto:tnoverto-bounces@rootsweb.com] >> On Behalf Of Joey Crabtree >> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:46 AM >> To: CRABTREE-L@rootsweb.com; tnfentre@rootsweb.com; tnoverto@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [TNOVERTO] genealogy software >> >> Hi List, >> With your permission I would like to discuss genealogy software. For a >> number of years now I have been using FTM "Family Tree Maker" and until >> lately I have reasonably satisfied with it, but recently I have been >> considering trying some of the other genealogy software on the market. I >> would most appreciative for some of the pros & cons on some of the other >> programs out there. >> >> >> * >> Joey S Crabtree >> Sterling Heights, MI >> joeycrabtree@comcast.net >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> TNOVERTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> TNOVERTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.0/689 - Release Date: 2/15/2007 >> 5:40 PM >> >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNOVERTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/690 - Release Date: 2/16/2007 > 2:25 PM > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNOVERTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am needing a new computer, looked at the Family Tree Maker site and there is a fix there. Gale ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shannon McDonald" <mcchartres@comcast.net> To: <tnoverto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [TNOVERTO] genealogy software > I have wondered if anyone has any experience with any genealogy software > running on the new Windows Vista. It seems from the emails that most any > info will cross-download if done right. But several computer folks I know > have expressed a general hesitance at Vista handling programs designed only > for Windows 98, ME or XP. Wondering what experience folks have had. > > R. Shannon McDonald