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    Family Origins


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    Genealogy Software Programs

    See also: Family Origins
    See also: Family Tree Maker (FTM)
    See also: Legacy
    See also: Macintosh Software
    See also: The Master Genealogist (TMG)
    See also: PAF ~ Personal Ancestral File
    See also: RootsMagic


    Genealogy Web Page/Site Generators

    See also: Privacy Issues below.
    See also: Cyndi's Genealogy Home Page Construction Kit


    Handhelds, Palmtops and PDAs


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    Linux Software

    • Gramps (Genealogical Research and Analysis Management Programming System) Updated
      Open source genealogy program for Linux written in Python, using the GTK/GNOME interface.
    • LifeLines Genealogy Software 
      Free software for the Unix platforms (eg. Linux) and Windows.
    • Lifespan Age Calculator by Peter Riddell 
      Lifespan Age Calculator compares two dates and calculates their difference in years, months and days. It can also tell how many days months and years between 2 dates plus it can now determine a start date given an age and end date. Free, small (35k) and very effective, Lifespan runs in any Windows or Linux under Wine.
    • Linux Genealogy CD New
      The Linux Genealogy Desktop CD contains bootable Live Linux environment and added Linux Genealogical software: GRAMPS, GeneWeb, LifeLines, GraphViz.
    • LINUX-GENEALOGY Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of the Linux computer operating system (a variation of UNIX). All discussions must relate to genealogy and address available software, software development, and the use of Linux in support of genealogy research efforts.


    Macintosh Software


    Mailing Lists, Newsgroups & Chat

    Mailing lists are interactive e-mail forums that are free for you to subscribe to and participate in. Click on the links below and be sure to follow the instructions provided exactly as shown in order to subscribe to the mailing list of your choice. Be sure to keep a copy of the welcome message that you receive. This message will contain details about the mailing list, the person who runs the list and instructions you will need in order to participate in the list, unsubscribe from the list, etc.

    • AFT Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Ancestry Family Tree genealogy software program.
    • Ancestral Quest Mailing List 
    • BARUG Mailing List 
      Sponsored by the Bay Area (San Francisco) Roots Users Group to share information about The Master Genealogist software program and related topics. Archives: browse or search.
    • BK5forum Mailing List 
      For the discussion of the Brother's Keeper genealogy program. The list is for the Scandinavian countries so please note that the language for this list is Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
    • BK Mailing List 
      For the discussion of the Brother's Keeper genealogy program.
    • BYGONES-USERS Mailing List 
      For anyone who is using the Bygones freeware genealogical notekeeping program for laptops to discuss program functions, operation, and problems.
    • CFT-WIN Mailing List 
      Discussion and support for Cumberland Family Software products.
    • Clooz Mailing List 
      For users of the Clooz genealogy utility software program.
    • CPAFUG Mailing List 
      Restricted to the members of the Capital PAF Users Group (Washington, DC metro area), to discuss all aspects of genealogical computing techniques.
    • CUSTODIAN Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Custodian genealogy software program.
    • CyndisList Mailing List 
      A read-only list to provide users of the Cyndi's List web site with daily site updates, number of new/updated links, names of updated categories, answers to frequently asked questions, and descriptions of new features or improvements.
    • DEED-MAPPER-USERS Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Deed Mapper software program. This program is used by researchers working with land patents, grants, and deeds to create land ownership maps of years gone by.
    • FAMILIE_OG_SLEKT Mailing List 
      For discussions of the "Familie og Slekt" Norwegian genealogy software program.
    • FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Family Historian genealogy software program.
    • FAMILYROOTS Mailing List  and the Quinsept's Family Roots "Orphans" Web Page
      For DOS and Macintosh users of Quinsept's Family Roots genealogy software who were "orphaned" when Steve Vorenberg closed the Quinsept company in August 1997.
    • FAMILYSEARCH Mailing List 
      Designed to assist anyone with questions regarding use of the Internet for searching Family History. The Familysearch internet site and others are discussed for genealogical research such as searching, downloading, contributing, cross-referencing and microfilm numbers, and basic "getting started" questions are also discussed and welcomed.
    • FAMILY-TREASURES Mailing List 
      For anyone using the Family Treasures genealogy software program.
    • fr.comp.applications.genealogie Newsgroup
      Gatewayed with the GEN-FF-LOG mailing list for the discussion of genealogy software used by French genealogists.
    • GENBOX Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Genbox Family History genealogy software program from Thoughtful Creations.
    • GENCMP Mailing List 
      Gatewayed with the soc.genealogy.computing newsgroup for the discussion of genealogical computing and net resources.
    • generations Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Generations genealogy software program.
    • GENEWEAVER Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Geneweaver genealogy software program for creating and maintaining your family health history.
    • GEN-FF-LOG Mailing List 
      Gatewayed with the fr.comp.applications.genealogie newsgroup, for the discussion of genealogy software used by French genealogists.
    • GEN-IRC Mailing List 
      For anyone who has an interest in genealogy and is using or would like to use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to communicate with other genealogists.
    • GEN-MAT-REQUEST Mailing List 
      For anyone who has an interest in the buying or selling of new or used genealogical materials (e.g., books, newsletters, CDs, magazines).
    • GEN-MAT-15-REQUEST Mailing List 
      For anyone who desires to post the availability of new or used genealogical materials (e.g., books, newsletters, CDs, magazines) or services for sale at a price of $15 or less.
    • GENSCRIBE-USERS Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the GenScribe (shareware) genealogy research tracking software program.
    • GEN-SITE-SWAP Mailing List 
      For the swapping of good genealogy URLs.
    • GENSOFT Mailing List 
      For anyone interested in genealogy software (e.g., users, developers, technical support personnel), to discuss any genealogy-related product including specific genealogy applications, general applications adapted to genealogy (e.g., word-processing templates for reports), and applicable database programs. Topics include how to get programs to work, what programs to buy, where particular features can be found, and product information about new releases. Archives: browse or search.
    • GEN-WEB-DESIGN Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the design of genealogy web pages and associated databases. Archives: browse or search.
    • Google Groups: BeyondGen New
      A mailing list for discussion about genealogy software development in the 21st century.
    • HTMLHELP Mailing List 
      For helping genealogists who would like to place their webpages on the internet. Archives: browse or search.
    • IN-NOBLE-Co-GENEALOGICAL-SOCIETY-COMPUTER-USERS-GROUP Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the activities of the Noble County, Indiana Genealogical Society Computer Users Group. Archives: browse or search.
    • Internet_Genealogy Mailing List 
      For the sharing of information, URLs and ideas for ways of using the Internet for research. Questions, suggestions and discussions regarding the usefulness of particular message boards, mailing lists and websites are encouraged. Archives: browse or search.
    • LINES-L Mailing List 
      Serves as a vehicle for topics related to the enhancement of "LifeLines Genealogical Database and Report Generator" (an experimental, second-generation genealogical system).
    • LINUX-GENEALOGY Mailing List 
      For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of the Linux computer operating system (a variation of UNIX). All discussions must relate to genealogy and address available software, software development, and the use of Linux in support of genealogy research efforts.
    • NEW-GENLIST Mailing List 
      For announcing new genealogy mailing lists.
    • NEW-GEN-URL Mailing List 
      For the posting of information on genealogy-related web sites in order to save researchers time in locating new web sites and determining the location of significant web resources.
    • UFT Mailing List 
      For the exchange of ideas, tips, and suggestions for using Palladium genealogy software including Ultimate Family Tree.
    • Usenet Newsgroup soc.genealogy.computing 
      Genealogical computing & net resources. Gatewayed with the GENCMP-L mailing list .
    • WEB-NEWBIE Mailing List 
      For beginners who have questions on the Internet, Internet methods, genealogy on the Internet, and how to build a web page.
    • Y2K Mailing List 
      For the discussion of Year 2000 issues as they relate to genealogy.


    The Master Genealogist (TMG)


    Online Genealogy Software

    Build your genealogy database online, instead of using software on your own computer.


    Organization & Records

    • Birdie 2 (British Isles Regional Display of IGI Extracts) 
      An event database for managing data imported from the International Genealogical Index (IGI), the British Isles VRI, the British 1881 census, and indeed any other GEDCOM or CSV file from any source.
    • Bygones Home Page: Genealogical Research Note-Keeping System  ~ Windows and Macintosh
      A freeware software program designed primarily to keep genealogical research notes on a laptop computer. However, it also has databases that genealogists without laptops may find useful.
    • Clooz 
      An electronic filing cabinet and database for systematically storing all of the clues to your ancestry that you have been collecting. Requires Microsoft Windows 95. Clooz contains templates for all U.S. federal censuses, 1841-1891 U.K. censuses, 1852-1901 Canadian censuses, and 1901 and 1911 Irish censuses, as well as generic templates for censuses not included, such as state censuses.
      • Clooz Mailing List 
        For users of the Clooz genealogy utility software program.
      • Clooz Newsletter 
        Newsletter for users of the software program Clooz--the electronic filing cabinet for genealogical records. Also available by e-mail subscription; to subscribe, send an empty message to clooz-subscribe@makelist.com.
    • Custodian II for Family Historians 
      Custodian is not a family tree program, but a series of databases with pre-defined forms, specially designed to store genealogical information. Includes more than 80 data entry forms for most UK sources.
    • Genealogy Research Organizer 
      Program to store your genealogy data using a drop-line style chart. Holds source citations, too.
    • Genota: Organising Your Research 
      Genota is a free form research manager designed to assist genealogists and family historians alike document and manage the seemingly endless array of information normally collected during research, whether it be in electronic form or transcribed from archive resources, letters, e-mail, etc.
    • GenScribe Macintosh Genealogy Research Software 
      GenScribe is a shareware family history research tracking and record keeping program, designed to help you plan and manage your genealogical research.
    • ndxCards - Note taking Index card Software 
      Software for taking freeform notes using electronic index cards. Search notes by keywords, sources, authors. Organize note cards to write a paper or prepare a presentation. Share and collaborate.
    • Nimčgue New
      A French software organization utility to keep track of records such as parish registers, etc.
    • Personal Knowbase Free-Form Information Database and Note Organizer Software 
      Organize your genealogy research notes with Personal Knowbase. This free-form database software for Windows uses keywords to find related information quickly and easily by association.
    • Registre G - Logiciel de Généalogie 
      Software which permits recreation of civil records, then produce varied reports from these data.
    • Treepad: Personal Information Manager, Organizer, Word Processor, PIM, Search Engine, Database, Notes Manager and Much More 
      Windows shareware utility to organize all your research data and files.


    PAF ~ Personal Ancestral File


    Preservation & Conservation


    Privacy Issues

    Thinking of putting a genealogy web site online? Do you post family information on mailing lists or newsgroups? Are you considering publishing your family history research? Please remember your family members and their right to privacy before you publish any personal information or place it online. Use some of the software utilities below to remove any information about living individuals from your GEDCOM file before generating reports and web pages. Read the articles below for advice and current opinions on this topic.

    Articles and other online privacy resources:

    Software:

    • Dave Naylor's Genealogy Program GeDStrip 
      The GeDStrip program creates HTML web pages from a standard GeDCom (available as an output file from most genealogy database programs). It excludes all data about living individuals from those pages, as well as all links for the remaining individuals.
    • GED2GO (GEDCOMs to go) 
      For MS-DOS, runs under Windows also. A utility program which automatically finds and removes living persons from GEDCOM files.
    • GEDClean Home Page 
      For Windows. A utility used to "clean" info about living individuals out of a GEDCOM file in order to maintain privacy.
    • gedliving 
      For Windows. Software that privitizes a GEDCOM file.
    • Res Privata 
      For Windows. An easy to use application for filtering private data from genealogy database (GEDCOM or GED) files. It can filter birth, death, marriage, adoption, notes, source and other details.


    Publications, Magazines & Newsletters


    RootsMagic


    Shareware Genealogy Software


    Societies & Groups


    Tools & Utilities

    See also: GEDCOM


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