GENBOX-L Archives

Archiver > GENBOX > 2004-02 > 1077664344


From: "Michel Vuijlsteke" <>
Subject: RE: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:12:24 +0100
In-Reply-To: <LJECKLFMNLFFEIMDFGGDKEDKEFAA.wim_prange@hetnet.nl>


Hi Wim,

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I think I have a good grasp of the
underlying stuff :)

I started a "how to search for..." page a while ago, but it all seemed so
very straightforward I didn't continue past the very easiest of searches
(see http://www.zog.org/genbox/index.htm). There's no layout or anything,
but if that kind of page could be useful to anyone I'll gladly continue
writing stuff.

I broke (well, "pulverised" is more accurate) a couple of vertebrae a few
weeks ago, so I don't really have a lot of other things to do right now
anyway :)

Michel Vuijlsteke

-----Original Message-----
From: wim prange [mailto:]
Sent: 24 February 2004 19:50
To:
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
>
>
>
>
>
> ==== GENBOX Mailing List ====
> To join this list, send an email to with
> the word "subscribe" as the subject line. Then email your messages to
> and they will appear on this list.
>
> ==============================
> Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration
> Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more.
> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237
>
>


==== GENBOX Mailing List ====
To join this list, send an email to with the
word "subscribe" as the subject line. Then email your messages to
and they will appear on this list.

==============================
Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration
Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more.
http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237



This thread: