Thanks to all for your invaluable input. I'll sort through the many suggestions in the next few days. This is gonna be a little tougher than I thought. On 1/14/13 7:11 PM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > A cousin has asked what she should buy. She's never used any software. > I've looked at reviews and seeking opinions on Family Tree Maker 2012, > the program I'd suggest to her from what I've read (it was editor's pick > in PCMag). > > I use Reunion-would recommend it, but she doesn't have a Mac. I want to > provide her GEDCOM of our shared family, and want to be able to upload > to her separately all the images associated so that she has them as well. > I want her to buy 'the best' but recognize that some are easier than > others. She'll be adding her progeny and branches to a substantial study > but I don't want to limit her choice to her being a beginner to software > because what she's receiving is serious and complete study that will > provide a sort of template for her. > > Am I right that Family Tree Maker 2012 is the best? > > Thanks for any input > Cynthia > The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just to let everyone know, RootsMagic has a significant support structure, including forums, a mailing list, webinars, user groups, a blog, a monthly news letter, Facebook, Twitter and a knowledge base with many questions answered. There is also phone support for paid users of the current version. (Yes I do have some bias, this is the best program for me.) Pam Thank you, Pamela A. Warren http://www.warrenweb.info/grannypam http://www.warrenweb.info/genealogy http://www.candidpix.info On 1/15/2013 12:25 AM, Cynthia Swope wrote: > Thanks to all for your invaluable input. I'll sort through the many > suggestions in the next few days. This is gonna be a little tougher than > I thought. > > >