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From: "Paul G. Kostro, Esq." <>
Subject: Re: Survey 1a
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 14:01:28 GMT


At 12:04 AM 5/5/96 +0000, you wrote:
>Introduction:
>
> I would like to thank all those who will reply to this survey.
Genealogy is a
>pursuit that is a complicated matter, which often requires a great deal of
>learning in matters of methodology, sources, paleography, time, an
>d perseverance. However, computers, software, operating systems, and CD-Rom
>technology are part of the pursuit of discovering one ancestry.
> In the last two years the internet with the World Wide Web, e-mail,
and a host
>of other features has burst onto the scene. As a response individuals,
>institutions, and businesses have flocked to it. The same is true fo
>r the realm of genealogy.
> This survey was constructed to gather information to help individuals,
>institutions, and businesses involved in genealogy know how best to meet the
>needs of those who use the internet as a tool for researching or communi
>cating. It is not the first survey, nor will it be the last. It is important
>that the needs of the users always be known, so I hope that all readers of the
>newsgroups will answer. Please look for future surveys in the
>future from GenQuest and others such as Matt Helm of the Genealogy Tool Box.
>
>Please place a "x" next to the apporiate answers, and reply freely to
>subjective questions.
>
>1. What is your age?47
>
>
>2. What is your gender?m
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>3. What country do you live in?usa
>
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>4. If you live in the United States or Canada, what state or
province do
>you reside in?nj
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>5. Do you be long to a local genealogy or historical society?
> Yes.
> No.x
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>6. If yes, what is you primary reason for membership?na
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>7. What is your occupation?attorney
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>8. How long have you been doing genealogy research?6 mos
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>Core Questions:
>
>9. What type of information would you most like to access now or in the
>future via the internet? place a "x" next to all that apply
>
> a. Primary source material(ex. census, vital or land records)x
> b. Family Bible recordsx
> c. Linked pedigree files that are Gedcom formattedx
> d. Databases that are Gedcom formatted. New York State
marriages.x
> e. Reference Material ex. Archival inventories or indexesx
> f. Other, please note below.
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>10. What type of computer do you use? mark with an "x"
>
> a. IBM or compatiblex
> b. Macintosh
>
>11. What are your hardware specifications? ex. 486dx, 50mhz, 500mb
> hard drive, 14,000 modem, etc.pentium,28.8 modem
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>12. What type of operating system do you use? ex. win95 OS/2 Mac7.5win95
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>13. Do you currently use a genealogy software program?
> a. yesx
> b. no
>
>14. What program do you use?Family Tree Maker
>
>
>15. Do you go to the internet to solve research problems?
> a. yesx
> b. no
>
>16. How would you rate your success?
> a. unsuccessful at finding what I need.
> b. occasionally , I find what I need.x
> c. I often find what I need.
> d. I always find what I need.
>
>17. What geographic locations are you researching your ancestors
> in? You may list as many locales as you wish?usa & poland
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>Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
>Ron Maloney
>
>

Paul G. Kostro, Esq.



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