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Ancestry/Genealogy

csziggy

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6. I've kept it at a low technology level

Reply to Viva_La_Revolution (Reply #5)

Sat Jun 16, 2012, 05:49 PM

Jun 2012

Using file formats that are standard - JPGs and PDFs mostly. I got tired of trying to keep database programs up to date and having to relearn how to use them every time I was forced to upgrade.

Ancestry and Fold3 both have their document images as JPGs. I copy the source information into WordPerfect and save as PDFs. Or I save web pages as PDFs using CutePDF.

The key thing for me is getting everything into digital format to make it easier to sort and to put copies into the appropriate places for each individual or family.

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Oh, lookie what I found!! [View all] Viva_La_Revolution May 2012 OP

Amazing and wonderful! frogmarch May 2012 #1

I really am. A family split happened around this time, and we knew nothing a few years ago Viva_La_Revolution May 2012 #2

What an fascinating family story you frogmarch May 2012 #3

A tip for organizing all your scattered data csziggy Jun 2012 #4

I'm using OneNote, and so far, I love it Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #5

I've kept it at a low technology level csziggy Jun 2012 #6

the Faubel Family faubelkl Jul 2012 #7

Hi! Viva_La_Revolution Jul 2012 #8

Hello, I second the request to remove your email kdmorris Jul 2012 #9