PDA2001 Genealogy Software
PDA Genealogy Software comes in two flavors: Palm and PocketPC.
Choosing PDA genealogy software is like choosing cars. There are lots of different colors,
shapes, and feature sets.
The perfect PDA genealogy application hasn't been made, but when it is, it will have the best
features of these programs.
The glossary will help with many of the abbreviations here.
The spreadsheet compares these models.
People who know me always expect a spreadsheet. Sometimes I don't make one just
to be unpredictable. This time, there was no getting around it.
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| PDA Genealogy
Program |
Overview from
Developer Website |
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My Roots lets
you take your genealogy data with you wherever you go. It's perfect for
taking to the library when doing research or to your next family reunion.
A free conversion utility, for PC or Mac, lets you import data from or
export data to standard GED files. My Roots can display ancestor and
descendant trees for any person. It also offers searching, sorting,
filtering, and many other features. |
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GEDStar
from GHCS Software is the premier solution for having your genealogy data
with you at all times -- right in the palm of your hand! Whether you are
in a library, on a research trip, or just at a family gathering, all of
your most important facts are just a few taps away. |
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Pocket
Genealogist allows you to take your genealogy data with you on
your PocketPC or other Windows Powered mobile device. Using the
industry standard GEDCOM format created from your desktop genealogy
program, the desktop component of Pocket Genealogist creates databases on
your Windows CE Device when it is connected via the docking cradle.
After synchronization, you can disconnect and take your data with you! |
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GedWise™ is
a program that allows you to transfer a copy of your genealogy data from
your personal computer to a Palm Pilot®
or any handheld device running the Palm Operating System.
You can then view your data on your handheld device using the
GedWise Viewer application. |