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Heather

Heather Report 5 Sep 2008 15:10

I upgraded from 2005 to the 2006 - I found it had some improved features, particularly the ability to create your own website at the click of a few buttons and then have a home page for your rellies anywhere in the world to visit.

Also it has internet storage back up which has been a great boon for me.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 5 Sep 2008 14:25

Just slighly off the main subject, I have FTM 2005 version, is the 2006 version much different to that, and would i benefit in buying 2006?

Heather

Heather Report 5 Sep 2008 11:23

Well, in case I get the freebie, Ive got my 2008 cd out of the cupboard and loaded on this pc. NOW it wont let me register it - keeps saying no internet connection. I have disabled all security and tried but it wont let me register. Im beginning to remember why I hated it.

Anyone any suggestions re this prob please.

Heather

Heather Report 5 Sep 2008 08:45

I thought the 2009 was basically an add-on to the rubbish 2008, not a stand alone program - isnt it?

daddymuzza

daddymuzza Report 4 Sep 2008 21:11

I am just trying 2008 which has better charts and family reports but to be honest i still prefer my 2006 version

Snowdrops in Bloom

Snowdrops in Bloom Report 4 Sep 2008 20:54

I have the 2006 version.

I registered it which is why they emailed me.

Heather

Heather Report 4 Sep 2008 20:31

I bought the 2008, used it a couple of times, then flung it in the drawer and went back to 2006v16

John

John Report 4 Sep 2008 19:55

From what I can see there seems to be a few issues and they are launching now and providing patches later to include additional items people want.

As you can see by a google search, it looks very nice and has some reviews.

If you take a look at this link from the Ancestry site it may answer some of your questions and raise a few more.

http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2008/08/28/family-tree-maker-2009-release/

valinkent

valinkent Report 4 Sep 2008 19:35

No i havn't Penny .. will go and have a look thanks
Val

♫ Penny €

♫ Penny € Report 4 Sep 2008 19:30

Have you registered your old one with Ancestry Val?

valinkent

valinkent Report 4 Sep 2008 19:28

Just the thread i wanted to see.
I have a very old version of Family tree maker and was wondering what one to buy, i have been looking at 2006 only because it is cheaper,
I wonder if i will be offered a free one from ancestry thou,
Val

John

John Report 4 Sep 2008 19:10

Rather than post a link can I suggest a 'google' search on it. A few reviews and lots of details... any comments after reading would certainly help me. I am on 2006 and could be tempted ... for free :)

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 4 Sep 2008 18:34


Glad you posted this Penny - I've just had the same email and I've only got 2006 as well lol

Mary

♫ Penny €

♫ Penny € Report 4 Sep 2008 18:26

Have you got 2008 snowdrops I B?

Snowdrops in Bloom

Snowdrops in Bloom Report 4 Sep 2008 18:24

I've just been offerred the 2009 one free as well.

**Wonders what they're up to**

♫ Penny €

♫ Penny € Report 4 Sep 2008 18:18

I have been offered a free one by ancestry as they think I have 2008 - I don't I have 2006 but hey ho!

Was just wondering what others felt

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 4 Sep 2008 18:16

Didnt know there was one .but the 2008 still has glitches so I,m happy with the 2006 one as well

Linda G

Linda G Report 4 Sep 2008 18:13

Hi Penny,

I haven't heard much about it but am happy sticking with 2006 at the moment

Linda

♫ Penny €

♫ Penny € Report 4 Sep 2008 18:09

Is it much different?

♫ Penny €

♫ Penny € Report 4 Sep 2008 18:09

anybody using it yet?