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What would you do if you lost it all? No, not your house or your car - but your digital records! Want to know more about digital versus analog preservation, what causes digital data loss, what formats to use, the life expectancy of digital data, and media storage in general? Rick Laxman covers all of these topics and more in his lecture, "Preserving Digital Information", at the BYU 2007 Computerized Genealogy Conference. In Og's humble opinion, nothing beats a chisel and some good hard stone. But if you insist upon using these new-fangled computer thingys, you'd better listen to Rick!

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If you're new to Roots TV, or just looking to hone your internet television skills, you won't want to miss out on Megan Smolenyak's guided tour of Roots Television. From our New and Featured videos, to the more than 20 channels of family history programming we offer, Megan teaches you how to make the most of your RTV experience.

If all you've seen of us so far is our homepage, you could be missing out. Want to know more about Irish diaries, Spanish paleography, Stalag Luft III, or Og's home movies? We've got a video for that. Interested in Hungarian immigration narratives, Choctaw ancestry, or what the deal is with mtDNA testing? We've got a video for that, too.

So take a sec to take a tour of Roots Television. You can find this video and other tips on our Help page.

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Dick Eastman had a chance to chat with several great genealogy companies during the Family History Expo in St. George. Here's a quick overview of the family history products you can learn a bit more about:

My Ancestors Found
Learn more about the many events organized by My Ancestors Found. www.myancestorsfound.com

Family Tree Magazine
Family Tree Magazine delivers tools, tips and leads right to your door. This month's issue includes articles on organization and filing, US migration routes, genetic counseling, and getting those reluctant family members to spill the beans. www.familytreemagazine.com

Legacy Family Tree
The Legacy Family Tree software makes it easy to preserve your genealogical information. Family trees containing millions of people can be recorded, displayed and reported in a variety of styles and formats. www.legacyfamilytree.com

Crash Course in Family History
Paul Larsen's Crash Course in Family History is a step-by-step illustrated guide on how to begin, where to search, and what new tools are available to help you out. www.crashcoursebook.com

Forever Family Embroidery
Learn how Forever Family Embroidery can help you preserve your family memories. www.foreverfamilyembroidery.com

Passage Express
With Passage Express you can transform your family history research into a professional looking multimedia presentation with just a few clicks of the mouse. It’s never been easier to share your hard work with those you love. www.passageexpress.com

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