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Looking for surname variations? We all know that our ancestors didn’t always spell the name the same way we do today. My own grandfather spelled his surname three different ways during his 92 years on planet Earth. Thomas MacEntee wrote Continue reading The “Surname Suggestion List” Software
The following was written by FamilySearch staff: SALT LAKE CITY—FamilySearch announced the recipients of the 2009 FamilySearch Software Awards at the FamilySearch Developers Conference in Provo, Utah. The 12 recipients were recognized for their outstanding and innovative work in advancing Continue reading 2009 FamilySearch Software Award Recipients Announced
I’ll bet you didn’t know that Microsoft had any interest in family-history oriented items. In fact, there’s been some interest on their part for years now. When I was working for Heritage Quest, Brad Steuart negotiated with the Microsoft folks Continue reading British Microsoft Unveils Family History Tools
The following was written by RootsMagic staff: Free Preview of Leading Genealogy Software Now Available to the Public SPRINGVILLE, Utah. — March 4, 2009 — RootsMagic, Inc. today announced RootsMagic 4 public beta, the latest version of the award-winning genealogy Continue reading RootsMagic Invites Public to Preview Family Tree Software
The following news release was written by Synium Software: Mainz, Germany – Synium Software is proud to announce the availability of MacFamilyTree 5.4, their popular genealogy application for the Mac. Version 5.4 brings a host of new and improved and Continue reading Synium Software Releases MacFamilyTree 5.4
Software developer Cliff Shaw, known as the founder of websites GenForum, GenCircles, and the Family Tree Legends genealogy software has joined FamilyLink.com as their lead developer. I’ve visited with Cliff at various conferences over the years, and have been very Continue reading Cliff Shaw Joins the FamilyLink.com Team as Their Lead Developer
The following news release was received from Bill Forsyth. This announcement is NOT the same as the BYU Computerized Genealogy Conference on March 13-14. The BYU Family History Technology Workshop is a separate event that will be held a day Continue reading The BYU Workshop on Family History Technology
You can now purchase Reunion for the iPhone/iPod Touch at the iTunes App Store. Cost is just $14.95. Of course, you have to have the full program also – which sells for $99.95. The programs work together, allowing you to Continue reading Reunion for iPhone Now at the iTunes App Store
Mark Tucker reported a few minutes ago that Bruce has reported on Twitter that RootsMagic 4 is “Officially Code Complete.” Congratulations go out to Bruce Buzbee and crew. Now we can quit holding our breath! I can hardly wait.
The following News Release was received from Bob Velke today: Wholly Genes, Inc., of Columbia, Maryland, is proud to announce the 2009 Genealogy Conference and “Land Cruise,” 26-30 August 2009. Prompted by economic conditions, the company has broken from the Continue reading The 5th Annual Genealogy Conference & “Land Cruise” to Washington D.C. – Hosted by Wholy Genes, Inc.
The following press release was posted and sent out by Family Pursuit today. Provo, Utah, Jan. 14 – Family Pursuit, a leader in online collaborative genealogy research tools, today announced the release of Private Family Trees. Designed specifically for collaboration, Continue reading Family Pursuit Announces the Release of Private Family Trees
The following Legacy Family Tree update news is from Geoff Rasmussen, Legacy Family Tree: We have a great new update for you to download. This update adds new options for book reports and fixes some minor problems you have reported. Continue reading Legacy Family Tree Update Now Available (7.0.0.86)
Being an avid Mac user, I’m always watching for what new Mac software is available. I read today that Saltatory Software has just released a new version of Family with a number of changes – and fixes that allow the Continue reading Saltatory Releases Family 2.3 Software
For a number of months now, Bruce Buzbee has been allowing us to find out what features will be in RootsMagic Version 4 by way of a blog. One of his users wanted to share the information about RootsMagic 4 Continue reading Complete “Unwrapped RootsMagic 4” Articles Available as a 6MB PDF File
West Hartford, Connecticut, November 12, 2008 – Family Historian 3, the highest rated family tree software in the U.K. is now available in the United States and Canada. This top rated software is initially being distributed in the nearly Continue reading The #1 Rated Genealogy Software in the UK is Now Available at 1500 Target Stores