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Details about Ancestral Quest 14* Application: Ancestral Quest Current Version: 15 Supported OS: Windows, Mac (bundled with CrossOver) Mobile Apps: None Price: Free (basics edition; Mac version available for limited time), $29.95 (Windows, full … [Continue reading] about Family Tree Software Alternatives, Part 12: Ancestral Quest 14 (Updated 20 May 2018)
After testing a few desktop genealogy applications for how well they handled GEDCOM files, it occurred to me that I should write an article about my testing philosophy and methodology, as well as some of the problems with complying with the GEDCOM … [Continue reading] about The Perils of Following the GEDCOM Standard (Updated 28 Apr 2016)
Tamura Jones, an expert on genealogy software, has awarded GenealogyTools.com his "Most Timely Practical Advice Series" award for our "Replacing Family Tree Maker" series. As the series author, I'm extremely pleased for our work to be recognized, … [Continue reading] about GenealogyTools Receives GeneaBlog Award for 2015
While preparing my review of MacFamily Tree 7, I ran across an article on their website, "Switch from Family Tree Maker to MacFamilyTree and import your family tree." The section headed "Attention: Media file import" caught my attention. I don't … [Continue reading] about Why You Might Consider Combining Your Family Tree Maker Media Files into One Folder
We've all heard the news by now: Ancestry.com is retiring Family Tree Maker (FTM) after 26 years, at least 6 different owners, and 22 major versions for Windows (plus 4 for Mac). No, the sky isn't falling. This is a business decision on Ancestry's … [Continue reading] about Ancestry.com Retires Family Tree Maker: What Now?