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Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	Adrienne	Report	22 Aug 2004 16:25
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	I am new to this hunting game but ....... what is Gedcom ? how do I get it ? and what do I need it for? (I said I was thick)... Help
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Jane	Report	22 Aug 2004 16:54
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	You really are not thick - if you are so are many others. I belong to my local family history society and at our monthly meeting last week we had a talk on using computers for your research. A questionnaire was handd out so that we can plan future talks. Out of 12 completed questionnaires handed back on 8 ticked the box for more information on Gedcom. I confess I always need my husband to help me! In fact I was suprised at how many people have computers and don't use them to store or find things for their family history. So many seem to be frightened of them. And this is people of all ages. Jane
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 150 Send Message	Melissa	Report	22 Aug 2004 17:22
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 150 Send Message	I think, but i could be wrong, Gedcom is a software or file that enables one to work on their tree off-line. Once you have time, you can then import the info to GR. Probably only need it if you have a large tree to work on. As for where to get it, many of the sites advertise free tree software.