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Offline jaq

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The Free Legacy 5 software
« on: Friday 11 June 04 12:14 BST (UK) »
has anyone tried and tested the free downloadable LEGACY 5 software?
i usually use Ancestry Family Tree [ancestry.com] but it has limitations on printouts.
I downloaded it but am awaiting feedback [please  ;D ]

jaq

ps. downloadable from   http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Download.asp
they say:
"This is the full retail product and you get it for free instead of the $49.95 it's sold for during the past few years.  It's the same Legacy that has received so many great reviews from the press and users alike.  Ask anyone using Legacy and you will hear great things.  It's this enthusiasm of our users that has really helped us build one of the most popular genealogy programs anywhere.  We feel confident that once you give Legacy a try that you will know what all the excitement is about and will want to tell your friends also."

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 13 June 04 12:41 BST (UK) »
I'm downloading it just now.  I use PAFand I like th elists I get from it so if I can use the GEDCOMs on Legacy I'll post what I think later today.

Cheers,
Pam
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 04:21 BST (UK) »
Hi Jaq,

I've been using LEGACY version 4 for about 5 years. have not long ago installed 5.
For me they are excellent, plenty of features that enable you to to do just about anything you would ever need.

Cheers
Geoff

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Martlock, Pilton, Doubting & Frome:
MASTERS, PORCH, BOULTON, HACKETT,
Combe Hay, HINTON, WEEKS,
Perthshire: CRICHTON, TAYLOR, MOON, IRONS, KIDD
Durham, FENWICK, PUNSHON, EDDY, HENRY aka LAVERICK
Northumberland, BUCHANAN, HODGSON, HALL,
Lincoln: MASKEY,BIRD,FISHER,HARLEY,
Cambridgeshire, CROSS, FOREMAN, FREEMAN, ONG,
FEAST, MOXON
Gloucestershire, HILL, COX, NEWELL
Sussex, CHAPMAN, NEVE, DOWNER
Surrey, NEWELL, WEBB,

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 07:38 BST (UK) »
I have to agree with Geoff, I have been using Legacy for several years and found it to be very easy to use.he free version is a complete version and the upgrade to the deluxe version is cheap as well. I also have Family Tree Maker Version 10 but i now only use that for importing information form other F T M users.
Pam you can use Gedcoms with Legacy.

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 09:29 BST (UK) »
I've been using Legacy for several minutes  ;D

It does all the same stuff as PAF but looks a bit more sophisticated and is a bit more user friendly.

What I don't like at all on this download is the cynical removal of features which should be basic saying they are only available on the "Delux" model.  I'm going to uninstall because it doesn't offer more than PAF in this version.

If you are going to pay for the Delux then it does work very well, very user friendly - I'm just a cheap skate, saving my cash for 1841 Cumberland census!

Pam
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UK Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 11:18 BST (UK) »
thanks for the info, all.

Pam, what basic features does it NOT give?
Steve and Geoff, does it allow to print as a wall chart with ALL families [which is really the feature i'm after. I have almost 1000 names and i would like to print it all]

i spose i could just import my existing GED into it and find out myself  :D

jaq
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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 11:43 BST (UK) »
I'm in work at the mo so can't access it.  I imported my GEDCOM very easily.  I'll have a look tonight.

Cheers,
pam
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UK Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier

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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 17:34 BST (UK) »
I haven't printed a tree with legacy but if no one on here can answer your question try the Legacy users mailing list, it is very good and they  have discussed it in the past but i don't remeber much about it.
Here is the web address for there archives.

http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@mail.millenniacorp.com/


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Re:The Free Legacy 5 software
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 15 June 04 18:39 BST (UK) »
many thanks for the link,Steve,much appreciated.

i'll "play" with Legacy later.

jaq
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