The small, precise, or trivial details of something, minutiae.
“Gramps is a free software project and community. We strive to produce a genealogy program that is both intuitive for hobbyists and feature-complete for professional genealogists. It is a community project, created, developed, and governed by genealogists.” Gramps – Gramps-Project.org
I’m passionate about genealogical collaboration. Working as a team, supporting others, and engaging in both traditional and genetic genealogy has significantly enriched my research. As a dedicated WikiTreer, I contribute to building the most accurate global family tree—one that starts with a single profile per person who ever lived. And because I believe in free and open resources, the combination of collaborative genealogy and powerful, open-source software is an absolute win for me!
I first discovered Gramps back in 2001, and it worked seamlessly right out of the box. While it’s a Linux-based program, I’ve used it on Windows for years and have also run it on Linux. After joining WikiTree in 2013, I started backing up my research by exporting GEDCOM files from WikiTree and using Gramps to generate detailed reports and visualizations.
As a genealogist with older hardware and limited funds for constant upgrades, I’m making a strategic shift back to Linux. I’ll still keep one Windows laptop for compatibility, but Linux will be my primary platform moving forward. For more on my transition, check out my Big Move post!
Recommend For a Genealogists Linux Switch
- Linux Mint – Operating System – Linux Distribution
- Wine – a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications
- Bottles or Proton – User interfaces for Wine
- GRAMPS – GRAMPS-Project.org very robust genealogy program
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