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Today Genealogical Societies are learning that to survive, or to at least be relevent, they must embrace technology. Many Societies don't have the expertise to set up and manage their own websites. However, having an effective website is the first step. This discussion is for those who have some proficiency with computer technology and want to learn more about how to save their Society money by designing and maintaining the website themselves. All of this technology can be purchased (or found free from a varitey of sources) but in doing so the Society gives up some portion of control over content. <br> | Today Genealogical Societies are learning that to survive, or to at least be relevent, they must embrace technology. Many Societies don't have the expertise to set up and manage their own websites. However, having an effective website is the first step. This discussion is for those who have some proficiency with computer technology and want to learn more about how to save their Society money by designing and maintaining the website themselves. All of this technology can be purchased (or found free from a varitey of sources) but in doing so the Society gives up some portion of control over content. <br> | ||
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As might be expected, a search of the FamilySearch Wiki using terms like Unix, shell, vi and htaccess and other 'technological' terms does not result in too many hits. However, there is a need for a genealogy focused presentation of technical materials for members of Genealogical Societies to use to create and enhance their on-line presence. | As might be expected, a search of the FamilySearch Wiki using terms like Unix, shell, vi and htaccess and other 'technological' terms does not result in too many hits. However, there is a need for a genealogy focused presentation of technical materials for members of Genealogical Societies to use to create and enhance their on-line presence. | ||
This page will serve as a focal point for technological discussions and resources that may be used by Genealogical Societies to create, enhance and maintain their virtual presence.<br> | This page will serve as a focal point for technological discussions and resources that may be used by Genealogical Societies to create, enhance and maintain their virtual presence.<br> | ||
This page was originally created for RootsTech 2011 session TC091 titled 'An Exploration of the Integration of Social Networking Technologies into the Core Activities of Genealogical Societies'. This course was taught by Tony Hanson of the [http://www.dallasgenealogy.net Dallas Genealogical Society]. A PDF formatted version of the presentation can be viewed by [http://dallasgenealogy.org/docs/General/RootsTech_Hanson.pdf clicking here]. | This page was originally created for RootsTech 2011 session TC091 titled 'An Exploration of the Integration of Social Networking Technologies into the Core Activities of Genealogical Societies'. This course was taught by Tony Hanson of the [http://www.dallasgenealogy.net Dallas Genealogical Society]. A PDF formatted version of the presentation can be viewed by [http://dallasgenealogy.org/docs/General/RootsTech_Hanson.pdf clicking here]. | ||
= Working in the Unix environment<br> = | = Working in the Unix environment<br> = | ||