From: J...@schlepper.com (Joe Btfsplk)
Subject: Re: Family Tree Maker
Date: 1999/05/09
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I bought the so called "Deluxe Edition 3" which contains 9 cd's. I
find it a real joke to include the social security death index on 2 of
the 9 cd's when this database is free on the web and frequently
updated. 
On Sun, 09 May 1999 09:28:16 -0700, Robertta Burns
<rjbur...@mindspring.com> wrote:

>We have been using Family Tree Maker for several years. I like the program
>but find the extra disks of limited value. The most recent set I paid over
>$70 dollars and basically received lists. I can find more useful
>information over the internet or in libraries. Also now that it has been
>sold they send you a free "magazine" which is mostly a sales catolague. So
>use the program but see if you can review some of the disks somewhere
>before paying for them.
>R Burns
>
>Rick Bratt wrote:
>
>> Still looking for the best software value before I commit to entering
>> tons of data. $ is not really the object here. Is there anyone who can
>> sing the praises of FTM? Does one really gain any value from a 15 disk
>> set. Are there that many leads to be had in it. If this has been hashed
>> and rehashed, forgive me I'm pretty new to this.
>> Thanks and Aloha