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Summary: FTM 2009
Comment: I have used Family Tree Maker since 1996. I was very disappointed with the 2008 version but I stuck
with it because I knew it was an entirely new program and it would take time to find out what all
the issues are and make the corrections. I was very glad to find out that they decided to scrap
2008 and were working on the 2009 version. I was a beta tester for 2009 and I was very impressed
with how hard the staff worked to correct problems and how they were willing to listen to
suggestions. One of the big problems with 2008 was the fact that it constantly crashed. Since I
have been working with 2009 crashing hasn't been an issue. Since the media files are kept in a
separate file, 2009 does not take as long to open as it did in versions prior to 2008. I do know
that some people still say it takes too long to open for them, so they are still working on this
problem. It has been said that the charts and reports are not as good as they were in versions prior
to 2008. New charts and reports have been added and more are expected to be added, but this is an
area where you must be willing to "play" with the options to really see what is available. Since I
had so many problems with 2008 I didn't use the new features that were introduced, but I have tried
them in 2009 and they are very useful. The web clipping feature is helpful. Please make someone
aware of any issue's or concerns that you may have with 2009. Issues do need to be prioritized so
your issue may not be taken care of right away, but someone is listening to all issues.
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Summary: A Truly Elegant Product
Comment: I have beta-tested both FTM 2008 and 2009 and have had excellent dealings with all the staff
involved. From the first I realized that this product is a highly progressive and intuitive
program, and it has been a joy to use. The continuing research by the developers of additional
modifications to make the software even more user friendly is always on-going. I have used Family
Tree Maker for a number of years, and I would truly be lost if I were to revert to either older
versions or try and cope with another brand of genealogical sofware entirely. The on-line tutorials
are great, as there are always little things that you either haven't tried, or forget about. All in
all, I highly recommend FTM 2009 as an essential tool in any serious genealogical research.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Best research tool on the market.
Comment: FTM 2009 is simply the best program that I have used as a genealogist. Though I have used five
different programs, I really focus on two: Legacy and FTM. Without question the best research tool
available is FTM 2009. FTM 2009 will work for the novice and the expert and both will discover
tools that will only improve their ability to find ancestors and their histories. More importantly,
it makes producing a family history so easy.

I have been a beta tester for FTM for both
2008 and 2009 editions. In this process I have recognized the past shortcomings of FTM. What has
impressed me most is the willingness to correct old problems and make past weaknesses into strengths
in the 2009 edition. As a long-time genealogist, I recommend this program without reservation! I
couldn't be happier with the product!

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