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From: Brian Randell <>
Subject: [ADMIN] Re: [DEV] Family tree software - ***OFF TOPIC***
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:22:28 +0000
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Hi:

From past experience I know that it is worth my stepping in quickly
when anyone posts a query concerning general computer matters.

I know it is a temptation to do so if DEVON-L is one's main genealogy
mailing list, but there are much more appropriate mailing lists for
just about any off-topic subject, where the chances of getting
extensive useful feedback are much higher. For a useful list of
mailing lists in general see:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html

and, in particular, for computing-related mailing lists, see:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail_computing.html

Finally, can I ask anyone who cannot resist knowingly posting an
off-topic message to make it clear that any responses should be sent
by direct email, and not via the mailing list - one way of
encouraging such behaviour on the part of responders is to offer to
provide to DEVON-L a subsequent summary of any responses received
(preferably complete with a statement discouraging any responses via
DEVON-L!).

Cheers

Brian Randell


> Hi,
>
>Can anybody suggest a good and free/cheap family tree program??
>Seems to be several about,was hoping for some recommendations .Ive
>had a look at the LDS and family tree maker,which seem ok, any
>advise please ??
>
>Stuart
>
>
>
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