I am currently looking for a genealogical interface (program) that is cross platform (ajax?). It would need to be quickly searchable with features like search ahead, etc. For example, if I were to type in my last name Grumpy, the web interface would begin searching the database at Gr, etc and narrow the list of names, etc. This program must be able to trace genealogy, tax records, juror records, etc. for a county history for the span of 60 + years.
I am looking for a designer (back end) and (front end) for the genealogical society as well.
I am also looking for a good program that would do foundation financing and all the legal and tax laws associated with it. This program would have to be more robust.
All these programs must be open source, hosted at sourceforge or similar public accessible code depository with the possible exception of the web pages for the genealogical society itself.
There are some good programs for windows, but I have not seen any for linux.
There is currently no funding for these projects and there may never be, but it may have future possiblities. I am not getting any funding as well. The genology foundation is currently working on a volunteer basis only. I don't know if it is possible to get a tax write off as a buisness loss or contribution, but it might be something worth looking into.
I am looking for development ideas and interested parties. I am also looking for previous work examples. We will be meeting in 2 weeks.
I would like to see open discussion on the list development process, languages, etc. best suited for these type of projects. You may contact me privately if you wish.
Dale