Genealogy software

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Genealogy software

Hello,

I am using a macbook 2.16ghz 120gb with 10.5.2, and am looking to buy good genealogy software to record my family tree, and would be very grateful for any suggestions/comments and recommendations to help in my search.

I used to use "Who do you think you are" on the PC, but did not like it and now a mac convert, I want to use something better.

Many thanks for any help given.

Macbook White, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 28, 2008 5:49 AM

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Noiseboy2006

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Apr 28, 2008 5:57 AM in response to Tony Manero

Genealogy's not my thing but have a look at this bunch of software reviews.

http://genealogy.about.com/od/software_mac/

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Apr 28, 2008 6:29 AM in response to Tony Manero

I've been using Reunion. It's made for the Mac. Not too expensive and it does nicely. About a month ago, I purchased VMWare Fusion and Family Tree Maker because I had been using FTM for many years. I really like FTM, but if you can't afford VMWare and FTM, then by all means, get Reunion.

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Tony Manero Author

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May 15, 2008 3:26 PM in response to Tony Manero

Thanks for all suggestions

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May 15, 2008 4:01 PM in response to Tony Manero

Reunion is hands down the best genealogy program I've ever seen os used. Some people say if you're into genealogy, it's worth buying a Mac for.

I give it two thumbs up.

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May 15, 2008 5:57 PM in response to AndreTheGeek

I also use Reunion, and it has been around since the OS9 days. The forums on the LeisterPro website are frequented by the program developers, so it has a decent support system.

I have about 1,000 people in my tree, but I have seen Reunion handle family trees that are 20X mine... The only feature that I am not fond of is the website creation. I still run Linux in a virtual machine to use Gramps. I just like the way that Gramps formats for the web. Everything else in Reunion is the best that I have seen.

Steve

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Tony Manero Author

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Jun 3, 2008 7:59 AM in response to AndreTheGeek

thanks for the input

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