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==Choosing computer software==
== Choosing computer software ==
Many genealogists start out with a paper based system. After becoming more involved, you may move to a computer based genealogy program. The advantages of recording your genealogy on a computer are many. Here a just a few:  
 
Some genealogists start out with a paper based system. After becoming more involved, you may move to a computer based genealogy program. The advantages of recording your genealogy on a computer are many. Here a just a few:  


*The ease of searching for a particular person to add information is far easier than leafing through a large number of pedigree charts or family group sheets.  
*The ease of searching for a particular person to add information is far easier than leafing through a large number of pedigree charts or family group sheets.  
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There are many types of programs available for both the Apple operating systems and the Windows operating systems. There are also programs for tablet computers and smartphones. Below is information on software for PCs and Macs.  
There are many types of programs available for both the Apple operating systems and the Windows operating systems. There are also programs for tablet computers and smartphones. Below is information on software for PCs and Macs.  
=== Free Genealogy Software for Microsoft Windows  ===
=== Free Genealogy Software for Microsoft Windows  ===


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*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/pafonline.asp PAF 5.2] (Note: No longer supported by FamilySearch)  
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/pafonline.asp PAF 5.2] (Note: No longer supported by FamilySearch)  
*[http://www.rootsmagic.com/Essentials/ RootsMagic Essentials]  
*[http://www.rootsmagic.com/Essentials/ RootsMagic Essentials]  
*[http://www.ancestris.org/ Ancestris]
*[http://www.ancestris.org/ Ancestris]  
*[http://www.heredis.com/en/heredis-2014-for-windows/ Heredis basic]
*[http://www.heredis.com/en/heredis-2014-for-windows/ Heredis basic]


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*[http://www.ancquest.com Ancestral Quest]  
*[http://www.ancquest.com Ancestral Quest]  
*[http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/begatall-genealogy-chronicles/c5533b80-b533-4b42-94ba-87164ed07c5b BegatAll Genealogy Chronicles for Windows 8.1]
*[http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/begatall-genealogy-chronicles/c5533b80-b533-4b42-94ba-87164ed07c5b BegatAll Genealogy Chronicles for Windows 8.1]  
*[http://www.branchesgenealogy.com/ Branches]  
*[http://www.branchesgenealogy.com/ Branches]  
*[http://www.bkwin.org/ Brother's Keeper]  
*[http://www.bkwin.org/ Brother's Keeper]  
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*[http://lifelines.sourceforge.net/ LifeLines]  
*[http://lifelines.sourceforge.net/ LifeLines]  
*[http://www.ancestris.org/ Ancestris]  
*[http://www.ancestris.org/ Ancestris]  
*GeneWeb
*GeneWeb  
*WebTree
*WebTree


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