It's a family affair.Q I am planning a big family reunion Often an annual event, a family reunion takes place on a specified day each year for the purpose of keeping an extended family closer together. Some reunions may be held less often. and I want to create a family tree. I know genealogy software Genealogy software is computer software used to collect, store, sort, and visualize genealogical data. Genealogy software will often generate kinship charts based on the data entered. exists, but can you point me in the right direction? --N. Sabir, Atlanta A Not only is there affordable software to help you create a powerful family tree presentation, there are shareware programs available on the Web that you can download. Check out Gendesigner at www.gendesigner.com ($29.95) and Famtree at http://members.aol.com/famtreev4 ($20). These programs let you store family data; display a colorful, family tree graphic; and then publish it as a Web page. Also, one of the more highly rated genealogy genealogy (jē'nēŏl`əjē, –ăl`–, jĕ–), the study of family lineage. Genealogies have existed since ancient times. programs on the market is Family Ties Deluxe Edition ($49.95). To help you organize that huge family gathering, you can save addresses in the "Family Reunion List" section. A "Scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. " feature lets you store photographs, audio files, videos and important family documents--say, the day, time and birthplace of Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Nanna. You also have your pick of 15 family tree designs, which you can embellish with colored boxes, borders, lines, shading and other style elements. You can create multimedia presentations with the "Professional Slide Show" feature. Better yet, you can use the Website-building tool to generate a Web page for all the family to access and view in the comfort of their homes. This makes for a nice little family affair on the Net. You will have to look elsewhere if you need help trying to find any distant cousins Distant Cousins were an English band from Manchester. Some journalists grouped them with the Madchester scene, though the music was a blend of soul and pop. The band's singer was Doreen Edwards. Former member of The Smirks Neil Fitzpatrick played guitar. or long-lost relatives, or if you want to trace your family history. (See "Know Your Roots," Verve, October 1999.) You can find out about other shareware and software programs via Genealogy Software Springboard at www.gensoftsb.com. Mail your technology-related questions to Cyberwise at BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011, or send an e-mail to dingled@blackenterprise.com. |
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