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From: "Debbie Wesley" <>
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] Genbox FAQs - Update
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 22:23:17 -0500
References: <LJECKLFMNLFFEIMDFGGDKEDKEFAA.wim_prange@hetnet.nl>


William,

I look forward to your contributions. I agree that screen shots will help
make this a great aid to those joining us.

Debbie

----- 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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