Recording Your Family History
Recording Your Family History
If you are looking for a genealogy program to record your family history you can’t go past the FREE download available from the Family Search website.http://www.familysearch.org/paf
On the download page you will also see a link to FREE online lessons in how to use the program.
The following is the “blurb” from the website:
Personal Ancestral File (PAF) 5.2, build 5.2.18.0, is a Windows®-based version of one of the most widely used genealogical management programs for home computers.PAF 5.2 does not provide genealogical data.Instead, it helps users organize their family history records.It can produce, either on screen or on paper, family histories, pedigree charts, family group records, and other reports to help users in their search for missing ancestors.
This version includes changes to the individual record to accommodate the wide variety of naming conventions used throughout the world.This version will convert PAF 3.0 and 4.0 data files to its improved file format.Access the PAF website for more information.A list of changes, bug fixes, and feature enhancements from version to version is available.
Features allow users to:
Type each person’s information only once.
Link individuals to families.
Type names and places using characters from any language.
Create templates to customize data entry.
Print pedigrees, family groups, or lists.
Track research sources.
Use photos, sound clips, video, and notes to add interest and value.
Search, find, and correct information.
View family information in different ways.
Match/merge duplicate entries.
Filter searches.
Share information with others.
View screens and print reports in English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, or Swedish.System Requirements:
Windows® 95B, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows® 95A with Microsoft Internet Explorer®
Pentium PC or iMac with a Windows emulator
32 MB memory (64 MB recommended)
20 MB to 60 MB hard-disk space
256-color display adapter supporting at least 800 x 600 screen resolution
Windows-compatible printer
Optional: Internet access, mouse
