New to Linux - want to find a software program for a family tree and import from ancestry.com. Also will need installation instructions for Linux. Replaced Windows XP with LINUX 16 (eventually 3-4 more computers/laptops to be converted). Hareware is not my problem - can rebuild a tower - want to understand Linux process.

Maybe without the "import from some website"-feature, but have a look at Gramps.

Search for it in your distribution's software center.

Also, there is no such thing as "Linux 16". "Linux" is only one part of the software stack, and this part is at version 4 as I write this.

You have a linux distribution with version 16. Which one? Ubuntu 16.04?

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Also, check out webtrees. I run it locally on a LAMP stack.

I have never used ancestry.com but according to this blog you can export a GEDCOM file which can be imported into webtrees.

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Gramps works fine on the Mormon Ancestry. c o m software created dvd's

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According to their site, Gramps will accept GEDCOM output produced by Ancestry.com.
https://gramps-project.org/

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Welcome to Linux Questions!

Gramps is the one. You don't say which Linux Distribution you're using. Normally you'd go to the distribution's software manager, for example, Synaptic, search for Gramps and have it install it for you.

Unlike Windows, you don't go looking for a package to install via its website then download and unzip it and whatever. Your Linux distribution will usually have what you're looking for in its software repository.

Using the package manager is probably the easiest method for a "fresh from Windows" person.

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Sorry - I've installed Linux Mint 16 and am still learning all the ins and outs of how to work the software (installing, etc). I appreciate all the help for you guys!

Sorry cepheus11, I really cannot tell you. When my computer boots up, the screen says Linux Mint 16. If you would kindly let me know how to find the information you are looking for, I will do my best to get it for you.

You answered it fine in your previous post. Linux Mint 16. The Mint part you had forgotten previously and that was the critical part, along with the version number (16).

Under System in the main menu, you will find an application called "Synaptic Package Manager". Run it, and click "Reload" to make sure you have the newest package lists from the repositories. Then use the search feature for the aforementioned "gramps" application. Try "By Name Only" for the first search, as it will likely be easier to sort through. If you get no results, then expand to "Name and Description".

ETA: Go to your control panel, and edit your profile, add Linux Mint 16 to the distribution field. That information will be available under your user info in the box to the left of your post when you ask questions in the future.

I confused 14.04 with 16.04, sorry. We have the year 2015, so there's no Ubuntu 16.04 yet. You have Linux Mint as you already answered.

When I open the Synaptic Package Manager - I get this error ----

E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/packages.linuxmint.com_dists_petra_import_i18n_Translation-en
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.

What do I need to do to correct. Any help is appreciated.



Under System in the main menu, you will find an application called "Synaptic Package Manager". Run it, and click "Reload" to make sure you have the newest package lists from the repositories. Then use the search feature for the aforementioned "gramps" application. Try "By Name Only" for the first search, as it will likely be easier to sort through. If you get no results, then expand to "Name and Description".

Webtrees (https://www.webtrees.net/index.php/en/).

Current version 1.7.2 released 17 August 2015.

See System Requirements (http://wiki.webtrees.net/en/System_requirements); essentially, you'll need MySQL/MariaDB, PHP and HTTPD (which are included with virtually every Linux distribution). Not to worry, the installation instructions are clear and tell you what to do, step-by-step.

Webtrees imports GEDCOM from any family history program; e.g., FamilyTreeMaker, LDS files.

You use it with a web page on your system, you can host external users if you like (with secure log in and password).

I've used it for a few years (abandoning Microsoft, so abandoning FamilyTreeMaker as well), have no problems, it's quick and easy, features numerous reports, graphs, photos and other media.

You don't have to install a bunch of software, you simply follow the instructions for adding a data base to MySQL/MariaDB, PHP and configure HTTPD (Apache).

It even runs on Windows.

Hope this helps some.