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From: "Debbie Wesley" <>
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 22:11:59 -0500
References: <20040224231233.2579937E44@apate.telenet-ops.be>


Michael this is GREAT. Yes, yes, yes - keep writing pages.

I am SO sorry to hear about your back. How miserable. But what a wonderful
opportunity for Genbox FAQs. If you want to put them on your site I will
make links; if you want to send them to me I will post them shortly.

I LOVE the screen shots.

Debbie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Vuijlsteke" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 6:12 PM
Subject: RE: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update


> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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