I would also suggest checking out Facebook. There are User Groups for each of the major genealogy software companies. These are great places to ask questions and get answers.
Kathy ********************************* Sent to you from my iPhone ********************************* > On Dec 14, 2015, at 2:07 PM, John Vasconcelos <gfsjo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Check Out "Brothers Keeper" which also has a Portuguese version available. > You can download a trial version from their web page. > John Vasconcelos > >> On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 11:30 AM, 'joao ventura' via Azores Genealogy >> <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> Marylin, >> >> Thank your for the information. This is the first time I have heard of this >> software. My goal is to find a genealogy software that is easy to use and is >> reliable. >> >> João Ventura >> Terceira >> >> From: Marilyn Thompson <mari...@jmtmlt.com> >> To: Cheri Mello <azores@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 11:55 PM >> Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker' users >> >> Joao Ventura and others interested in another genealogical database. >> >> I just talked the owner of Ancestral Quest. He told me AQ will handle your >> 300,000 without any problem. In the next few days there will be a new >> version of AQ out. It will make exporting from FTM to AQ a smooth transfer. >> He asked that you give him a few days and it will be out. >> >> He is usually pretty acurate with his time frame. I do not work for them. >> The owner is a personal friend. >> >> Marilyn >> >> >> >> On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 4:05 PM, 'joao ventura' via Azores Genealogy >> <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> I have been faithful to FTM, though I stopped upgrading at version 16 >> (2006). Having a considerable database (300 000 people and growing) it is >> hard to export it to another program. I have tried Rootsmagic and Legacy, >> but they don't meet my expections. >> Este e-mail foi enviado a partir de um computador sem vírus protegido >> pela Avast. >> www.avast.com >> >> As Richard said about TGM I will continue to use FTM as long as it runs on >> Windows. >> >> João Ventura >> Terceira >> >> From: Richard Francis Pimentel <rfrancispimen...@comcast.net> >> To: azores@googlegroups.com >> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:13 PM >> Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker' users >> >> As a onetime user of FTM I was happy with the product but soon became >> annoyed by the yearly or bi-yearly upgrades which I saw no improvement it >> the overall performance of the product. As a result I switched to “the >> Master Genealogist” (TGM) which was discontinued last year. I am still using >> TGM and am having no performance problems with it on Windows 7, 8, and 10. I >> know there will be the day when I will have to switch but in the mean time I >> like having all my data on my computer and on my backups and not having to >> access the internet every time I want to use the program. I also like the >> Idea of not having to spend $ every year to keep my program current. >> >> Rick >> >> Richard Francis Pimentel >> Epping, NH >> >> Researching, Riberia Grande, Riberinha, Achada Grande >> >> >> From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] >> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:53 AM >> To: Azores Genealogy >> Cc: hero...@yahoo.com >> Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker' users >> >> Yes, this is a travesty. I have already been contacted by RootsMagic and >> have downloaded their software. There is a free version and a premium >> version. The premium version is $9.95 a year. I uploaded my gedcom from FTM >> and so far, so good. It included my media, notes which have my links to >> records, and in testing it out yesterday I have to say I like it a lot. I >> am keeping FTM as is and working with both until I feel comfortable trashing >> FTM. I must admit it is easier in my opinion to use with the biggest plus >> in editing, deleting etc. There is also reports, book publishing, etc. I >> also do NOT like that Ancestry is giving us no option but to use the new >> graphic interface instead of the classic interface which in my opinion is >> easier to use. With the new graphic interface it is harder to find what you >> need and then to search or edit. Only one person's opinion. But I will >> download my DNA and discontinue Ancestry when my subscription is up. >> RootsMagic will be trying to work with Ancestry in the future....I don't >> know if that is good or bad. I like RootsMagic the way it is. >> >> On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 3:24:59 AM UTC-8, João Ventura wrote: >> If you use FTM, please read the information on the link: >> >> http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2015/12/08/ancestry-to-retire-family-tree-maker-software/ >> >> >> João Ventura >> Terceira >> -- >> For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail >> (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. 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