Saskatchewan Gen Web Project - Computer Programs and placing your family tree online.

Dear Saskatchewan GenWeb Enthusiasts,

We come bearing exciting news for those who have journeyed through the corridors of the old Provincial Saskatchewan GenWeb site hosted by Rootsweb and Ancestry. Fear not, for our webpages will not only endure but thrive in a new digital haven!

New Beginnings, Rejuvenated Dedication:

Discover our revamped home at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. This transition marks the continuation of our unwavering commitment to document the rich history of Saskatchewan. The legacy of the one-room schoolhouses, cemetery headstones, historical maps, and the plethora of placenames will persist.

Navigating History's Landscape:

As we weave through the diversity of Saskatchewan's past, these webpages serve as a compass, guiding you to the closest one-room schoolhouse, a church or cemetery, or the nearest town or Rural Municipality for your genealogical or historical quest.

Patreon: A Beacon of Support:

The heart of this journey lies in the support of our growing Patreon community. With their encouragement, we've secured a new domain and web hosting provider-ensuring that the flame of this service continues to burn bright.

Grow With Us:

Join our Patreon community, become a pillar in our efforts to persist year after year. Your support is not just a contribution; it's a testament to the value of preserving the stories that make Saskatchewan unique.

Visit Our New Webpages:

Explore the evolving Saskatchewan GenWeb at https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan. The digital canvas is ready to be painted with the vibrant strokes of history.

Support Us on Patreon:

Behind every webpage update, every historical map scanned, and every record documented, there is a dedicated team of volunteers. If you find our service beneficial, consider supporting us through Patreon. Your contribution ensures that the Saskatchewan GenWeb remains a beacon for historians, genealogists, and the public.

Gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com:

We express our deep gratitude to Ancestry.com and Rootsweb.com for providing the foundation upon which this digital tapestry was woven. Now, as we transition, we seek your support in maintaining paid web hosting.

Sustaining a Legacy:

The Saskatchewan GenWeb service has been a cornerstone for those seeking to unravel the past. Today, we invite you to stand with us in ensuring its continued existence for generations to come.

Join Us in This Exciting Chapter:

Visit https://saskgenweb.ca/cansk/Saskatchewan and witness the renaissance of the Saskatchewan GenWeb. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for your enduring passion for genealogy and history in our best beloved province of Canada.

Warm regards,

The Saskatchewan GenWeb Volunteer Team

Computers
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Computer Programs

Computers:
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Genealogy Programs
There are many computer genealogy programs available both online to download, as well as to purchase. Each company will save the file with its own unique file suffix code. However, check if the program can save the file as a .ged file also known as a ged com. These ged com files are easy to export, import, changed to protect privacy and easy to put online. So even if the genealogy program does not create web pages, with an additional program download a .ged file can be converted to an *.html file fairly easily. Check the size of entries that the program can handle. Many programs will offer a trial or free downloadable version, allowing an entry of xxx family names with the full version capable of a higher number of entries being available for sale. However, if you have already entered in quite a few names, you may be obliged to purchase this item, as it may be frustrating to start anew with a different program. So do your research first, to see if you like the features offered by this program as compared to others Compare the printouts offered by the various programs. Most programs handle the mechanics of genealogy and the creation of the family tree very well, but offer print outs that vary greatly. Look at the pedigree charts, family group sheets that you use in your handwritten research, and compare these to the print outs offered by the program. Consider what you will want printouts for: 1. To take with you on subsequent research trips. 2. For display / information at get-togethers such as family reunions as for example a family tree album. 3. To place your family tree on the internet. 4. To exchange with other family members who are also interested in genealogy. Some companies offer free database CD's with a higher priced genealogy package. Many of these databases offered are already online. However, CD databases are enticing, check the database location the CD's offer and compare it to where you are doing your own ancestral research to get the most value for your purchase. Check if it is compatible with your computer and your needs, if you wish to get a DOS based program, windows 95, windows 98, windows 2000, Apple, MacIntosh. Check the programs size in kilobytes, and the space in kilobytes available on your home computer. Do not publish onto the internet information about those who are still living. There are many Privacy sites online that deal with this issue and why it is now the adopted practice of genealogists. If your program does not have a cut off date for web publishing download a program for this purpose that will clean your ged com file before putting it online.
Commercial Companies
Cyndis list Software and Computers Genealogical Computing Mailing Lists Genealogy Resources on the Internet - MAILING LISTS --discussing the technical usage of genealogy products and to interact with other users of specific software products. Genealogy Resources on the Internet - SOFTWARE FOR GENEALOGISTS Genealogy Software Internet Help Mailing Lists Reviews of Genealogy Software Software Mailing Lists Utilities, Add-ons, HTML Software GEDCOM Cleaners GEDCOM to HTML converters Archive Sites
Download Sites
There are some genealogy programs available off the internet from download sites. WinSite Genealogy Programs Tucows ZD net
Hosting Web Pages
You may be allowed a certain amount of web storage space on your ISP (Internet Service Provider) when you signed up for internet service. By using a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Program, you may transfer your genealogy web pages from your home computer onto the internet. There are web sites which do offer free web space to host your created genealogy pages. A few of these are: Rootsweb Request a Web Space Account Angelfire: Free Homepages Fortune City > Your Complete Web Hosting Service NBCI Home Tripod Yahoo Geocities
Compare and Contrast:
There are some WWW sites that review different genealogy programs, so you can hear what other users have to say about various products. Perhaps these sites will help you to make a more informed decision. Genealogy Software Springboard GENSOFTSB Boards > Topics > Genealogy Software General Ancestry Family Tree Brother's Keeper Software Cumberland Family Tree [CFT] Family Tree Legends software Family Tree Maker software FrontPage Legacy software Personal Ancestral File (PAF) Reunion software RootsMagic software Second Site software The Master Genealogist World FamilyTree Rootsweb Message Boards :Boards > Topics > Methods Building a Family Tree Dear MYRTLE Documentation and Proofs Ethics in Genealogy Family Newsletters Genealogical Numbering System Genealogy Data Backup Photography Rootsweb Message Boards - Boards > Topics > Research Resources Genealogy Products Software Mailing Lists

HTML editors
If you want to go online, it may be easiest to get a program that creates web pages for you. If you already are using a web program that does not create web pages, or if you like the features of a program that does not make web pages then these are some programs, and links that may be of use to you. Cyndis Genealogy Home Page Construction Kit Cyndis List --Genealogy and computing mailing groups. Genealogy Resources on the Internet- COMPUTING/INTERNET RESOURCES MAILING LISTS Software - Other Genealogy Programs
Learning HTML
Creating Web Pages Introductory Level Creating Web Pages Advanced Level HTML An Interactive Tutorial for Beginners [Dave's HTML Guide] Top \| Resources \| Home
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