OUR ROOTS Issue 5 (January 2001)

OUR ROOTS Issue 5 (January 2001)

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In This Issue

1. Editor's Remarks

2. News

3. Article

4. In Future Issues

5. Tips & Hints

6. Cool & Free Stuff

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1. Editor's Remarks

Happy New Year and (real new) Millennium. Thank you for your well wishes and encouragements. During the past year we collected a lot of data about ZENARs. That was possible only because you were willing to make an effort to find out more and pass the information to our web site. Thank you for all your pictures. What we did last year was great! I thank you for that. We do, however, have more research ahead of us and I am challenging you to put additional effort into family research and make the year 2001 more informative about ZENARs. A lot of the information we collected last year was already on hand and only needed recording on our web site. Going forward will require research in addition to collecting remaining information we already have. We will be asking questions, writing letters and sending E-mails to find where other ZENARs live and learn about our for-fathers and their families. To get results we may need to speak to our more distant relatives, the ones we almost forgot about or have not spoken to in a long time. The journey will be interesting and, I am sure, there will be experiences worthy of stories to be shared. I will be eagerly awaiting to hear what you've done and what you've found out.

2. New This Month at http://webhome.idirect.com/~minazenar/:

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3. January Article: Genealogy Software Programs (con't)

3.1 Programs for Windows (Con't)

3.1.23 GenoPro; (previously named: Generations Family Tree Builder) VERSION:1.71 BY: Daniel Morin

NEXT RELEASE: December 2000. French version of GenoPro. (Available in year 2001) *** This shareware (free) version contains advertisements. To get rid of the advertisements, you can purchase the Gold Version, for $10 which will remove the banners & advertising plus you receive unlimited free upgrades of GenePro Gold for the next 3 years.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: GenoPro is intuitively easy to learn, simple to use, yet capable edit and print the most complex genealogy trees. You can distribute your genealogy tree on the Internet with photos. You can import and export GEDCOM files with GenoPro.

LANGUAGES: Available in English. French version to be available in 2001.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): http://www.genopro.com/

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98/NT

GEDCOM INFO: Read information on import/export capabilities here.

REVIEWS (Online):

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.genopro.com/

COST: Free. Why Is It Free?

FULL PROGRAM DOWNLOAD: http://www.genopro.com/

TECH SUPPORT: Help Sections info@genopro.com

USERS GROUPS/MAILING LISTS: Discussion Board

PHONE: 514-368-2155

FAX: 514-368-9723

3.1.24 Kindred Konnections; VERSION: 1.3 rel. 9-18-1988 BY: Kindred Konnections

NEXT RELEASE: No recent announcements.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Free windows genealogy program.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): Program Features

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Info requested from developer.

GEDCOM INFO: Info requested from developer.

PROVISION FOR SOURCES:

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY: Info requested.

WEB SITE: Kindred Konnections

COST: Free

ORDERING INFORMATION: Kindred Konnections

TECH SUPPORT: feedback@kindredkonnections.com

MAIN PHONE: 801-229-7967

FAX: None listed.

3.1.25 Kinship Archivist VERSION: 2.5 - rel. May 17, 2000 BY: Singularity Solutions, Inc.

NEXT RELEASE: No recent announcements.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This is a database program is designed to aid an amateur genealogist in setting up a family tree on the Internet. The program attempts to provide a user-friendly method for entering and changing complex genealogical relationships and information. Additionally, the program allows for importing and/or exporting of the GEDCOM standard v.5.5 files and allows for exporting of the web pages (HTML files) that are used on the Internet. When these pages are placed on the World Wide Web, information can be shared with other family members or genealogists. Web surfers or family members can provide feedback by selecting the EDIT button found at the bottom of each web page to submit special e-mail. When this e-mail is received, the program user can easily update his/her records with the web surfer's new information.

LANGUAGES SUPPORTED: English, French, German.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): http://kinshiparchivist.com

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: 386 or 486 CPU, Windows 3.1x, 8 Mb Ram, 16 bit color resolution, a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer or equivalent that supports command line arguments. Recommended: Pentium CPU, Windows 95 or Windows 98 or Windows 2000, 64 Mb Ram, 24-bit color resolution.

GEDCOM INFO: v5.5

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY: Yes

WEB SITE: NA

COST: Shareware, Register $20.00

ORDERING INFORMATION: http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/kinshiparchivist.html Download: Demo Version Info: customer@kinshiparchivist.com

TECH SUPPORT: http://kinshiparchivist.com Tech Email: customer@kinshiparchivist.com

MAIN PHONE: 253-445-9970

MAILING LIST/USER GROUP: A newsletter is available that is sent out only to announce new program updates. The newsletter can be subscribed to on the web home page at: http://kinshiparchivist.com

3.1.26 Kith and Kin Pro; VERSION: 3.12 BY: SpanSoft

NEXT RELEASE: No recent announcements.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Genealogy database.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): http://www.spansoft.org

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: http://www.spansoft.org

GEDCOM INFO: Import/Export v5.5

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY: Yes

REVIEWS (Online):

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.spansoft.org

COST: £33 GBP

ORDERING INFORMATION: http://www.spansoft.org

TECH SUPPORT:

MAIN PHONE: +44 (0)1592 743110

FAX: +44 (0)1592 743110

3.1.27 Leaf's of The Family Tree VERSION: 3.0 - rel 9-22-00 BY: Carson E. White

NEXT RELEASE: No recent announcements.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Genealogy database management information system.

LANGUAGES SUPPORTED: English, supports Microsoft languages

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available):

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 50MB Ram, 50MB disk space, pentium class processor

GEDCOM INFO: latest version

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY: Generates a standard text file that easily converts to html

REVIEWS (Online):

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.winloft.com

COST: Three versions: $59.95 desktop; $79.95 client; 99.95 client/server

ORDERING INFORMATION: Web Site: http://www.winloft.com Email: sales@winloft.com Demo Download Available: http://www.winloft.com/LSOFT/LSOFT/L'SOFT.zip

TECH SUPPORT: http://www.winloft.com/Support Email: carse@winloft.com

MAIN PHONE: 773-734-0440

Tech Support Fax: 773-734-0440

MAILING LIST/USER GROUP: Found in the support forum

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3.1.28 LEGACY FAMILY TREE VERSION: 3.0, Rel. 3/00 BY: Millennia

NEXT RELEASE: Update released 8/30/2000 Read Info on 8-30-2000 Build Maintenance Pack 1 Posted 9-22-00

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Easy-to-Use Family History Software for Windows. * Note: Legacy 3.0 is now a 32 bit program with long file name support. This means you must be using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Features.asp

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Intel 486 or Pentium computer (Pentium recommended). VGA or higher diplay, Win 3.1 or Win 95, hard disk w/10 MG of available space, floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive, at least 8 MB of RAM memory (16 MB is highly recommended or Legacy will run real slow), a mouse.

GEDCOM INFO: Export to: Legacy, Gedcom 5.5, PAF 2.31 or 3.0, Ancestral File, TempleReady, Clooz, Basic and Generic. Import from: PAF and GEDCOM v??

REVIEWS (Online): http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Reviews.asp

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com Demo Available: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Download.asp

COST: $49.95

ORDERING INFORMATION: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Store/Enter.html 800-753-3453

TECH SUPPORT: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Support.asp 425-788-0932

USERS GROUPS/MAILING LISTS: Sign up for Legacy News, Legacy User Group or Utah Users at this address: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp

MAIN PHONE: 800-753-3453

FAX: 425-788-4493

3.1.29 Parents VERSION; 4.6 rel ? BY: NickelWare

NEXT RELEASE: NO FURTHER RELEASES

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: PARENTS allows you to enter and store vital information such as names, birth, marriage, death dates, places and more. All of this information can then be easily organized and related together to form your family tree.

OTHER INFO: Build a family tree by simply placing each individual in the appropriate position within the tree. Drag and drop data from PARENTS to other Windows programs with OLE 2.0 support. Create and maintain multiple databases and switch between them quickly and easily.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/NickleWare/features.htm

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM PC or compatible - Windows 95, Windows NT or Windows 3.x - 1.5 meg hard disk space - High density floppy drive.

GEDCOM INFO: Requested info from developer.

WEB SITE: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/NickleWare/

COST: $44.95 plus shipping

ORDERING INFORMATION: Demo Copy Download: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/NickleWare/download.htm

3.1.32 Personal Ancestral File; VERSION: 4.0.4 BY: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

NEXT RELEASE: No recent announcements.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Personal Ancestral File 4.0 is a new Windows® based version of one of the most widely-used genealogical management programs for home computers. The popular new software program can be downloaded free of charge via the Internet. PAF 4.0 does not provide genealogical data. Instead, its program helps users organize their family history records. It can produce, in automated or manual form, records for personal family histories or charts and logs to help users in their search for missing ancestors. A printed manual is now available.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available):

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98/NT, IBM compatible 486/66 processor (pentium recommended), 16 to 32 MB memory, 20 MB hard disk space, 256-color display adapter supporting 640x480 screen resolution or better. Optional: internet access, printer, mouse.

GEDCOM INFO:

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY: Yes.

REVIEWS (Online):

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.ldscatalog.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=1402&cgrfnbr=1678&RowStart=1&LocCode=FH

Visit http://www.familysearch.org and click on Order Family History Resources to see the current links.

COST:

ORDERING INFORMATION: Download Software Order Software

OTHER RESOURCES: PAF 4.0 Users Guide http://www.rootsweb.com/~flvcgg/PAF40/paf40idx.htm

TECH SUPPORT:

MAIN PHONE:

FAX:

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3.1.33 The Master Genealogist; VERSION: 4.0a BY: Wholly Genes Software

NEXT RELEASE: Version 5 in progress. Preview was seen at the NGS conference in May. Expected release end of this year (2000). Version 4.0a update released 8/15/2000. Free to registered users of 4.0.

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A very powerful software program that can be used by the beginner and has the features that the power user will appreciate. A complete family history project manager for Win 3.x, Win 95 & Win 98.

LIST OF FEATURES FROM DEVELOPER (if available): Product Description - TMG 4.0

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Master Genealogist requires an IBM compatible PC (386 required, 486 recommended); Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/NT; 8 MB memory (16 MB recommended); hard drive; mouse or pointing device; and VGA or higher resolution monitor. Optionally supports Windows-compatible printer; Twain-compatible scanner; and Sound Blaster or compatible sound card.

GEDCOM INFO: 4.0 & 5.5 compatibility PLUS ability to import data without GEDCOM.

WEB SITE CREATION ABILITY:

REVIEWS (Online): Reviews and Testimonials; Wholly Genes Software; maker of The Master Genealogist (TMG)

REVIEWS (Offline):

WEB SITE: http://www.whollygenes.com/index.htm

COST: $99.00 Gold Edition, $59.00 Silver Edition; Dealer prices are generally lower: http://www.whollygenes.com/html/ordering.htm#dealers Competative Upgrade for UFT Users, 50% Off

ORDERING INFORMATION: Ordering Information; Wholly Genes Software; maker of The Master Genealogist (TMG) 877-TMG-FAMILY

TECH SUPPORT: http://www.whollygenes.com/html/tech.htm Email: support@whollygenes.com

Fax: 410-379-5424

Phone: 410-796-2447

MAIN PHONE: 410-715-2260

FAX:

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4. In Future Issues

Some of the subject we will cover in the coming issues of OUR ROOTS (your suggestions and contributions are welcome) include:

- Pedigree Charts

- Family Group Sheets

- Sources Checklists

- Research Log

- Interview Questions

- Genealogy Programs

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5. Tips, Hints and Other Stuff about Your Surname Research

Use our site http://webhome.idirect.com/~minazenar/ to store your family tree and transform your family research from a local affair to a global undertaking. Your relatives anywhere in the world can contribute to the research effort. It is easy. Just visit http://webhome.idirect.com/~minazenar/ to find out how.

Visit http://webhome.idirect.com/~minazenar/ take a look at the name assigned to your family tree, check it out and suggest one that is more appropriate.

If you have pictures of people that are or will be recorded in one of the GenoPro files send it to us for free scanning and inclusion in your family tree on the web site. To find out how to send paper and electronic pictures visit http://webhome.idirect.com/~minazenar/. Snail-mailed photographs are returned after the processing. Read about another free picture scanning offer under "Cool and Free Stuff" (Section 5) .

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6. Cool and Free Stuff

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If you have a picture which you would like to be scanned, you can send it to Addr.com and they will scan it for you free of charge. You don't even need to be a customer of Addr.com to take advantage if this free service. Isn't that nice? Go to http://scanning.addr.com/

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