Genealogy Software

Check out -> Reunion 9
From the Features list
"Import/export. Full GEDCOM import/export lets you transfer data into Reunion without re-typing. You can exchange data with users of other genealogy software (Windows or Macintosh). If you've been collecting information in FileMaker or some other database program, Reunion also features a "text file import, to help you bring the data into Reunion."

I have used MacFamilyTree for years and it seems to get better and better.

Its files are Gedcom compatible.

It would help to know which Mac operating system you are using. That way, we can direct a moderator to move your thread to the appropriate forum. This is a feedback about Discussions forum, not a place to ask technical advise about your Mac. Please read about posting new topics at the header of this forum, or at the link below:

http://discussions.apple.com/ann.jspa?annID=650

To avoid duplication of your thread, just telling us the operating system you are using, will allow us to ask a moderator to move your thread.

OS version is not germane UNLESS you are going to pick a particular version of either Reunion or MacFamily Tree. Basically those two are what are available for Mac OS X. Currently, Reunion is the leader with MacFamily Tree second in popularity.

However, I would suggest that the OP go to http://www.macgenealogy.org for more Mac-related info.

Message was edited by: romad

But it is a factor in moving this post to the appropriate forum where it belongs, which is what Mr. Brody said in his post, as opposed to it being here. So in that context I guess you would say it is germane.

OS version is not germane UNLESS you are going to pick a particular version of either Reunion or MacFamily Tree.

Germane in deciding to which forum to move the topic.

Germane if we have absolutely no idea what OS the OP is using and could even be looking for something for OS9. 🙂

Hi daolbuzzard!

As you do not yet have a Mac, I assume a new model will be acquired which will have Snow Leopard installed.

I have requested that this Thread be relocated to the appropriate Forum.

ali b

No, for the basic answer to which genealogy software to use, it is not that germane; for a specific version of the selected software it is germane. As an example, Reunion is/was available for both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10, so if the OP decided on Reunion, then the next step would be which version based on the OS in use.

Nonetheless, the OP would be better served by going to the website I posted earlier, as these boards are for APPLE produced software and hardware. The last time I looked, Apple hadn't released any genealogy software.

You're Welcome daolbuzzard!!

Welcome To  Discussions as well!

"I will endevour not to post in the wrong forum again... "

No problem!
Here is some additional info that may be useful.

The info posted below is also available in the Announcement How to Post a New Topic

If you have a Technical question about Apple Hardware, Programs, Services, Technology, Software, Applications, Products, etc, from this page Discussions - Forum Home, select an appropriate Category from one of the sixteen divisions.

For example, under Mac OS X Related Software, choose the Category Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard.

On the page that opens, select a Forum, such as Installation & Setup, or Using Mac OS X Snow Leopard. (Where your Topic has been placed.)

Most Category pages, have numerous Forums within them.
But some may have only one, two, or three.
For example, the Safari Category page, has two choices listed under Forum / Category:
Safari For Windows
Safari for Mac Support forum.

And the Apple Remote Desktop Category, has only one Apple Remote Desktop Forum.

Click here to access the iPod Category page, and here for the iTunes Category page.
Click here for the iPhone Category page.

From a Category page, select an appropriate Forum to post in.
On Forum pages, there is an option to Post New Topic.

More info here How Is Discussions Content Organized?.

It can be confusing, but explore the different areas, and you will acquire a better understanding of the hierarchy.

ali b

If you have research to do, I recommend Ancestory.com. You can upload and download GEDCOM files there. Using Ancestory, I have little use for geneology software. Any trees made will stay on line even if you drop your membership. Printing trees is not great from the site though.

Please give MacFamilyTree a try. I have used it for years and love it.

http://www.synium.de/products/macfamilytree/index.html