<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content=text/html;charset=iso-8859-1> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6002.18167" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY id=MailContainerBody style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 15px" leftMargin=0 topMargin=0 CanvasTabStop="true" name="Compose message area"> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Hello:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>I'm sure that genealogy software program pros and cons have been thoroughly discussed here, but I am new to the list and really need some advice on a specific aspect.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>I have been using Legacy for years, updating through the various versions, and it has met my needs.  More recently, I have begun using their source templates when inputting information.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>However, I'd like to switch (if needed) to a program which most closely follows the <EM>Evidence Explained</EM> and <EM>Chicago Manual of Style</EM> standards.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>I know that nothing substitutes for studying these and becoming familiar with the style myself in a pen-and-pencil way (which I am doing), but I'd like to use genealogy software that will support me best in this.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>I appreciate the benefit of your experience!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Warmest Regards,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Donna</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>