steve@utcsri.UUCP (Steven M. Armstrong) (03/06/87)
I posted the following message to soc.roots about a month ago and have
received exactly zero replies. Thus, I'll make one more attempt.
I'm also cross-posting to comp.sources.wanted and comp.sys.ibm.pc in an
attempt to reach a wider audience.
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Hi,
A friend of mine is interested in a good genealogy program for
a Zenith Z-158 PC (IBM clone) running MS-DOS. A public domain program
would be nice, but he's willing to pay a reasonable price for top-quality
software. I'm sure this has been covered a million times before
(like the topic of what C compiler to buy in comp.sys.ibm.pc), but my friend
and I would really like to here some recommendations. A short description of
features and an address and/or phone number for ordering the product would
be great. You can either post to the net (if you've got a lead on a fantastic
new product) or mail to me directly if you think that's better. If there's
interest, I'd be more than willing to summarize the recommendations I
receive and post the results.
Thanks a bunch,
Steve
Steve Armstrong
University of Toronto
Usenet: {utzoo,allegra,cornell,decvax,
ihnp4,uw-beaver}!utcsri!steve
CSNET: steve@Toronto
ARPA: steve%Toronto@CSNet-Relaytomp@hercules.TEK.COM (Tom Pereira) (03/09/87)
In article <4318@utcsri.UUCP> steve@utcsri.UUCP (Steven M. Armstrong) writes: > A friend of mine is interested in a good genealogy program for >a Zenith Z-158 PC (IBM clone) running MS-DOS. A public domain program >would be nice, but he's willing to pay a reasonable price for top-quality >software. As my 17 year old son is researching his genealogy, I also would be interested in what might be available. Thanks in advance for any and all responses. Tom -- * I know that you believe you understand * * what you think I said, but I am not * * sure you realize that what you heard * * is not what I meant. *
brian@asci.UUCP (brian) (03/10/87)
Summary: Expires: Sender: Followup-To: Distribution: Keywords: In article <4318@utcsri.UUCP> steve@utcsri.UUCP (Steven M. Armstrong) writes: > > A friend of mine is interested in a good genealogy program for >a Zenith Z-158 PC (IBM clone) running MS-DOS. A public domain program >would be nice, but he's willing to pay a reasonable price for top-quality >software. > A coworker of mine was involved in developing such a program that is now available. It was developed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, (Mormons) who happen to be one of the foremost authorities on Genealogy. I believe they have the largest genealogical archives in the world, however, you currently cannot dial in for info, but should be able to sometime in the future. Instead, you must travel to Salt Lake City for detailed research. The program they offer is called Personal Ancestral File and is available for $35 for IBM-PC's and Apples. --Note-- This is second hand info of at least a year old and I apoligize for errors and would appreciate any corrections. For more information, contact: Lance Jacob Genealogy Dept -- 2WW 50 East N. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84150 -- Brian Douglass Applied Systems Consultants, Inc. (ASCI) E-MAIL: brian@jimi.uucp (until we get into mod.maps)
blevins@hpccc.HP.COM (David Blevins) (03/12/87)
I have a little experience w/ two "shareware" family tree programs, "FT-ETC" and "Geneology on Display." After much frustration, I abandoned trying to use "Geneology" because it is written in Basic and to just read the text files requires either 1) having an IBM Graphics Printer or 2) tweaking Basic programs to support my Thinkjet. So I will talk about "FT-ETC." I entered about half of my known tree (about 15-20 names) with no problems, and the program allows you to view relationships in several ways. I have not yet tested the tree-printing functions. I like "FT-ETC" because most functions are accessed thru one program; with "Geneology," there are MANY Basic programs. My one criticism of "FT-ETC" is that there is no way to annotate a person's entry with notes (like occupation, idiosyncrasies, etc.). I believe that this is a planned enhancement, which would be sent to the user upon pay- ment of the $35 suggested contribution. Both programs are available thru PC-SIG 1030 E. Duane Av. Suite J Sunnyvale, CA 94086 The company selling FT-ETC is Pine Cone Software PO Box 1163 Columbus, Indiana 47202-1163 Hope this helps... Dave Blevins hplabs!hpccc!blevins
hays@apollo.UUCP (03/13/87)
In article <122@asci.UUCP> brian@.UUCP (BRIAN DOUGLASS) writes: >It was developed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day >Saints, (Mormons) who happen to be one of the foremost authorities on >Genealogy. I believe they have the largest genealogical archives >in the world, however, you currently cannot dial in for info, but should be >able to sometime in the future. Instead, you must travel to Salt Lake City >for detailed research. The program they offer is called Personal Ancestral >File and is available for $35 for IBM-PC's and Apples. The software may also be purchased from DESERET BOOK (also SLC) and it is not necessary to go to Salt Lake to use the archives there... Look in your local phone directory for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and phone the local Bishop or Stake President, they will put you in contact with people who can get you to a Stake or Regional Library which has microfilm refrences to what is available in the Main Library in Salt Lake and will show you how to order Microfilm copies of anything in the Main Library and they have the Microfilm viewers in these libraries. Good Ancestor Hunting... John -- John D. Hays, Consultant UUCP: ...!decvax!wanginst!apollo!hays Corporate Systems Engineering ...!uw-beaver!apollo!hays Apollo Computer Inc. CIS: 72725,424 {weekly} !MY OPINIONS, NOT Apollo's!
wak@hpfclp.HP.COM (Bill Kwinn) (03/16/87)
I have been using a product called Family Roots put out by a company called Quinsept. I have been using their Apple version, but I believe they also have it available for the IBM pc. It has gone through several revisions, and has acquired lots of tunable features that probably appeal to someone who is serious about it. around $200, as I recall. Their phone number may still be 617 641-2930. Bill Kwinn hpfcla!wak
jordan@cod.UUCP (Martin C. Jordan) (03/18/87)
There are at least two decent genealogy programs in the public
domain for the PC. One, FT-ETC by Pinecone Software (methinks) has
caught my eye. I haven't had much of a chance to try it out, but it
seems much more sophisticated than another set of BASIC programs named
GENEALOGY. Any vendor of public domain software can supply you with
the disks. If you need more info, drop me a line at jordan@cod.nosc.mil.
Have a nice day!
MarLIBOilrnt s