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=== '''Using a Computer for Genealogy''' === | === '''Using a Computer for Genealogy''' === | ||
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| bgcolor="#66ffff | | align="left" bgcolor="#66ffff" | You do not have to have a personal computer to keep genealogy records, but it helps! Computer note keeping offers an important advantage. After typing the information once, you can use it repeatedly in many different ways. The same information can be used in pedigrees, family group records and descendancy charts, and is easily shared for other people to use. This flexibility saves time. Reports and charts are easily updated without extensive retyping. A computer program can help you analyze some information by preparing special reports, such as possible errors (for example, children born before parents’ births). However, computers may be expensive and are not as portable as a pencil and paper. | ||
Specially designed computer programs are available to help genealogists more easily compile— | Specially designed computer programs are available to help genealogists more easily compile— | ||
* Lineage-linked databases (files which can be searched by name, date, place, or relationship and which show a person’s ancestors and descendants)<br> | * Lineage-linked databases (files which can be searched by name, date, place, or relationship and which show a person’s ancestors and descendants)<br> | ||
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* Transcriptions of records such as censuses | * Transcriptions of records such as censuses | ||
When selecting computer programs to help with genealogical note keeping, consider these factors: | When selecting computer programs to help with genealogical note keeping, consider these factors: | ||
* Does it enable you to create a lineage-linked database and to print the reports and charts you want?<br> | * Does it enable you to create a lineage-linked database and to print the reports and charts you want?<br> | ||
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* Does the program offer all the features and capabilities you want? | * Does the program offer all the features and capabilities you want? | ||
Two helpful reviews of dozens of genealogy programs are | Two helpful reviews of dozens of genealogy programs are on the Internet at: | ||
* “Best Genealogy Software” ConsumerSearch at http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/genealogy-software/ [cited 5 April 2008].<br> | * “Best Genealogy Software” ConsumerSearch at http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/genealogy-software/ [cited 5 April 2008].<br> | ||
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'''For Further Reading''' | '''For Further Reading''' | ||
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