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You can download a fully functional evaluation version of GedWise by selecting one of the links listed below in the Download Files section.  You are permitted to use this version for up to 30 days at no charge.  After 30 days, the software will stop working on your handheld device.  During the evaluation period, GedWise will display popup messages reminding you to register, as well as a delayed splash screen when you start up the program.  You can eliminate the splash screen and popup reminder messages by registering GedWise.  Go to the Register section for information on purchasing a GedWise registration code.

Installation Instructions

Pocket PC Platform

See the readme file for installation instructions.

NOTE: Windows Vista users must right click on the GedWise installation file and select "Run as administrator" to begin the installation process.
 

Palm OS Platform

  • Download the GedWise installation file by double-clicking on one of the links in the Download Files section below. 

  • If you currently are using GedWise 5.1 or earlier, you must uninstall it from your PC and handheld before installing the updated version.  The databases created in these prior versions of GedWise are not compatible with the new version.  If you are upgrading from GedWise 6.0 to a higher version, you do NOT have to uninstall the old version. The installer automatically will update the required files.

  • Start the GedWise installation by doing the following:

    Windows
    Double-click on the GedWise62Win.exe file that your downloaded and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Then do a HotSync to automatically transfer the GedWise Viewer to your handheld device.

    Linux
    Log in as "root".  On the command line, type: rpm -i gedwise-6.3-2.i386.rpm.  Then transfer the GedWise Viewer file, GedWise.prc, to your handheld device using your preferred Palm sync software. This file is located in the "/usr/share/gedwise" folder.

    Mac OS X
    Decompress the GedWise632_OSX.zip file that you downloaded. Double-click on the GedWise.prc file to add it to your Palm Install folder, and do a HotSync to transfer this file to your handheld device. Run the GedWise Installer Package by double-clicking on the GedWise632_OSX.pkg file. GedWise automatically will be installed in your Applications folder. 

Download Files

Pocket PC/Windows Mobile Professional Platform

GedWise 7.3 for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Last updated: October 6, 2008

System Requirements

Installation Instructions

 Download Pocket PC 2005/Windows Mobile 5, ARM processor (1.3 MB)

 Download Pocket PC 2003, ARM processor (1.3 MB)

NOTE: Windows Vista users must right click on the GedWise installation file you download above and select "Run as administrator" to begin the installation process.
 

BETA: GedWise 8 for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Download Beta Release

 


Palm OS Platform

Release Notes
System Requirements
Installation Instructions

GedWise 6.2 for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Latest Update: January 15, 2006

Download Executable (exe) File (719 KB)

Download Compressed (zip) File (657 KB)
 

GedWise 6.3.3 for Linux
Latest Update:  June 12, 2006

Download i386 RPM (1.4 MB)


GedWise 6.3.3 for Mac OSX
Latest Update: June 12, 2006

Download Compressed (zip) File (1.9 MB)

 

Note: Some Tungsten T3's may not have come pre-installed with two dynamic input area support files that enable 3rd party applications to make use of the extended screen.  Palm has created and made available these files for developers to distribute.  Click here to download the two required files, which are contained in one 37K compressed (zipped) file.  After downloading the file, open it and double click on both "prc" files to add them to the Palm Quick Installer.  Then do a Hotsync.  Please see the readme file within the download file for additional information.  Note that BOTH prc files must be installed on your T3 at the same time.

 


Archived Versions for Palm OS Handhelds

GedWise 5.1 for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP (released September 7, 2004)
Download GedWise 5.1 Executable (exe) File (668 KB)

Earlier versions of GedWise are no longer supported.

 

   

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