Re: FTM 2008

Gerry wrote:

> I have read many of the opinions expressed here about this product.
> 
> I am now getting a lot of offers for FTM 2008 to which they have 'made 
> improvements'.
> Anyone get the new improved model yet.

yes

> How do you rate it?

wait and see

FTM 16 is easier to use for me
you can enter data fom the keyboard without using the mouse
just like a spreadsheet

a better GUI

I have put a blog together with screen shots
http://mac-on-intel.blogspot.com/2007/12/family-tree-maker-comparing-16-and-2008.html

FTM 2008
has more features
like geocoding to a modern map

unfortunately I use original place names and adminstrative details - - 
historical counties  from the  census for example

great for newbies with small trees

two "NO-NO"s

1) never merge more than two  individuals or im****t and add a new 
database with more than one common individual

2)
never imbed images
in FTM16 or FTM 2008  main file

store them in a safe place
back them up out of house


If you need images for a book or tree  - then to make  an illustrated 
book or tree  first ex****t a file and work with copies  of the file and 
the images

The major advantage of working in FTM 16 is easier data entry

filling up a Family View can be done as easily as using a spread sheet 
all from the kyboard

Hugh W
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