Ged 2006
Q. I have been doing genealogy research for awhile. I have roughly 2000 names. Several years ago, I started inputting my data using an old version of FTM--but I did not like the way it did not handle citations. So, I switched to The Master Genealogist (TMG). TMG handled citations well, but its interface was clunky and I would get system error messages, which didn't give me a lot of confidence. Then, I had to migrate to a new PC, and during the migration, some of the files, when I tried to load them in TMG were corrupted and it couldn't find some of them. I have not done much with my genealogy research for 3-4 years now, due to other comittments. However, now I'm wanting to continue with it again. I downloaded the TMG v6 free trial software, but the interface seems awful (worse than the previous version). There doesn't seem to be anything intuitive about it. I could not find a free trial FTM 2006 download but I noticed that it now has citation capabilities, and I'm giving it a second look. I'm very interested in any feedback regarding one vs. the other. For those who have FTM 2006: - Does it let you export to a lot of different formats and would it be easy to migrate new PC? - Can you add multiple sources/citations for each data element (.e.g., If you list someone's birthdate and you can confirm it with 3 sources, can you list all three sources there?) - Also, can you assign add images for a source (e.g., a scanned TIF of a marriage record)? - Is there a space where you can write freestyle (e.g., stories or anecdotes) and add photos? - Also, what is the difference between FTM 2006 Standard and the Deluxe version? - Are there any limitations (other than disk space) on the number of names and records that you can store?
A. I don't have FTM 2006 (I do have an older version) and I do have a copy of TMG, but I think you are limiting your choices. I decided neither FTM nor TMG was right for me. I suggest you try Legacy (a free version is available) or RootsMagic (a free trial version is available). I prefer RootsMagic, but many people prefer Legacy. And many of those using Legacy and RootsMagic have tried both FTM and TMG. IMO you would be doing yourself a disservice if you did not try both RootsMagic and Legacy. I have tried most genealogy programs and settled on those two. Both programs are reasonably priced and both have excellent user groups. TMG is an excellent program and deserves consideration. People differ but I don't care for Faulty Tree Miscue (FTM, whatever). If you have a GED import it; if you don't add no more than 50 or so names and give both programs a workout - both navigation and reports. Then decide for yourself which program suits you.
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