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From: "Debbie Wesley" <>
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 15:47:17 -0500
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Jim,

Well - I would have - but someone else already has that site. <g>

Debbie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Winfrey" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update


> Debbie,
>
> You build it - we will come (to quote a phrase). I think you have a great
> idea and I'd be glad to support if it you named it www.tarheelroots.com
>
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wim prange" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
>
>
> | Hi Debbie,
> |
> | Great initiative. I agree with you that a support-site hosted outside
> | genbox.com is a stronger indication of an enthousiastic user base.
> |
> | I've been brooding on how to tackle the queries-faq, especially the
> underlying
> | basics etc. The last part is exceeding my capabilities I'm afraid. In
most
> | cases it's trial and error until something 'clicks' with me too. I
suppose
> I
> | will just provide some "How to search for ..." examples.
> |
> | Almost a year ago I've made a "How to clean up the places-table" with an
> | attempt to explain the basics of this table. I will check this document
> and
> | see if it needs some improvements etc.
> |
> | I suppose you are you planning to create html-pages, preferable with
some
> | screenshots in jpg- or png-format?
> |
> | Feel free to edit my contributions any way you like. I'm sure they can
be
> | greatly improved.
> |
> | Gr. Wim
> |
> |
> |
> | > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> | > Van: Wesley, Debbie [mailto:]
> | > Verzonden: dinsdag 24 februari 2004 18:26
> | > Aan:
> | > Onderwerp: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
> | >
> | >
> | > After giving it some though I think that a Genbox faq site hosted
> | > someplace OTHER then www.genbox.com is a factor in the decision of
some
> | > when they evaluate genealogy software. They are looking for signs of a
> | > serious and supportive user community.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > I have just registered a domain (www.hoosierroots.com) for my use. I
> | > have ordered a new computer for home and will be rebuilding our
current
> | > computer into a web server so I can host my domain myself.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > I plan on making a Genbox section and posting some information on how
I
> | > use Genbox to facilitate my research. Of course, just like in any
> | > sophisticated program Genbox often gives us ten ways to accomplish a
> | > task. The methods I am developing support my way of researching and
data
> | > entry, and are aimed at my primary current goal of research - as
opposed
> | > to publishing or charting, etc.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > I would LOVE to incorporate information from others as well - do I
need
> | > to start naming names??????? Perhaps some info on how to use places,
do
> | > queries, other ways to skin the Census cat, tips for cleaning up a
> | > Gedcom import, etc, etc, etc. Maybe even permission to organize and
post
> | > some genbox-list "classics" responding to questions from some of you
> | > frequent contributors.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > I look forward to your response.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > Debbie
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | >
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