Glad I read the reviews before I made a purchase
January 6, 2009
I have been tracing my family history for almost 40 years. I thought my first edition of FTM (about 10 years old now) was the best ever. Then I began thinking about upgrades and almost bought the 2009 version. I'm glad I read the reviews first because I really like the Version 16 Essentials. It installed quickly and easily. The only thing I had to correct was to delete one of the short cuts on my desk top. I think this version will do me for another 10 years.
Genealogy Helps
November 22, 2008
I like FTM Version 16 Essentials. I like it better than Version 2008 I purchased last year so I switched back to Version 11. However, I do not like it better than Version 11 I previously had loaded. The one thing I do like better is that you can enter birth and death information for all children on the family group page and you do not have to go back and forth. The one thing I did not like is that on Version 11 I had a lot of notes for a lot of people and when I updated my notes did not transfer to Version 16 along with the people.
Family Tree Maker
October 30, 2008
this is an easy to use product. I like it but it's not easy to undo a mistake. I would recommend it in spite of that and it's an easy way to do a family tree with great help from the internet.
Belated Upgrade
October 22, 2008
I had been using FTM 2005 for quite a few years, and really thought I was happy with it. I heard so many on my list talking about how wonderful FTM 16 was, so I thought I'd try it. I have no idea why I've waited so long for it!! It's wonderful! I love all the features. In fact, I have FTM 2008 waiting to be installed, and from what I hear, I'd better stick with FTM 16. Thanks Jean S
Family Tree Maker V16 Review
September 30, 2008
I purchased the Version 16 of the Family Tree Maker and was extremely pleased. It loaded without any glitches and captured all the data and notes I had entered in the 1994 version of Family Tree Maker. I could not remove the old version but V16 loaded anyhow and has no conflicts. Its a great program.
