| Genealogy software allows you to keep track of | | | | out there. |
| your ancestor’s data that you’ve worked | | | | Most computers run the Microsoft operating |
| hard to collect. With so many different programs | | | | system and most genealogy software runs on |
| out there, which is best for you? First ask | | | | the Windows platform. However, other operating |
| yourself, what are you looking to do with the | | | | systems are gaining respect with more people |
| information you’ve collected? | | | | and as a result more software has become |
| - Simply store basic data | | | | available. Macintosh has several programs to store |
| - Print family charts and reports | | | | your ancestor’s data and research notes. |
| - Add photos or video | | | | - MacFamily Tree |
| - Print blank forms to keep a paper file | | | | - Reunion |
| - To do list and reminders | | | | - Personal Ancestry Writer II |
| - Relationship diagram | | | | - iFamily for Leopard |
| Whatever you what to do with your | | | | Linux has a very popular genealogical program |
| ancestor’s information, most genealogical | | | | called Gramps to hold your ancestor’s data. |
| software will handle your basic needs. There are | | | | However, Windows programs generally offer the |
| some very good free genealogy software | | | | most features and are widely supported. You can |
| programs you can download that will allow you to | | | | run your favorite Windows genealogy software |
| do just that, however keep in mind basic is about | | | | on Linux computers through an emulator such as |
| as far as you get. If you’re looking for cool | | | | VMWare or Sun's Virtual Box. You can also run |
| features that will make your research a little | | | | Windows on newer Macs under Bootcamp, Parallel |
| easier and your presentation more appealing, | | | | or Fusion to use your favorite genealogical |
| you’ll want to go with one of the paid | | | | software program. For more information about |
| genealogy programs. But that doesn’t mean | | | | genealogy software as well as organizational tips, |
| you have to go for the most expensive | | | | check out my website at Ancestor’s Trails - |
| programs available, there’s quite a few good | | | | Organizing. |
| modest priced genealogical software programs | | | | |