For anyone who’s been following the saga of my laptop’s imminent demise, I finally did it.  I bought a new computer. I thought the laptop would be content with a clean OS but in no time at all it was back to its old tricks, overheating and crashing at the slightest pressure.  I’m just hoping I didn’t burn the processor beyond salvation.

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I’ve picked up some ideas from an article by Sharon Gayle called Organizing Documents on your pc with software you already have. Whether you’re using the MRIN Filing System or not, there’s some ideas here for you.

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I tried to purchase a new computer. I really did. Granted, I did change my mind about the monitor after placing the order, so I guess I was just asking for it. After that it was all downhill. To make a long story short, Order #5 went through without a glich, and after 6 days of this mind-numbing saga I could finally sit back and relax. Not. An email was supposed to arrive to tell me when my brand-new supersonic system would be delivered. It never did. Turns out Order #5 simply vanished off the face of the earth. About this time I started wondering if God was speaking to me. Do not buy a new computer, do not buy a new computer …

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Family Tree Maker 2008 is now available for pre-order.  It will be shipped to you when it is released in mid-August.

Does this look like defection from Legacy?  Not really.  I’m an equal opportunity promoter of all things worthwhile.  I’m loyal to Legacy because when I was trying it I fell into it like an old armchair and forgot I was “just trying”.  A couple weeks later I thought O rats, I missed a few, so I went back and tried those too, and still chose Legacy.

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