With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. We have several programs available: iFamily Gramps MacFamilyTree PAW2U Reunion and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) and there may be a few more (see <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we can explore the possibilities further. IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert roles, so again please get in touch with me. Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please discuss this right here. (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other lists. But you saw it here first.) -- Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] for a miscellany of bygones: http://powys.org/

Hi Tim: As a long time Mac user I was pleased to read of your plans. However, since REUNION is the only Mac genealogy program I currently use (I used to use PAF years ago), and being based in far away Newcastle, I'm afraid I can't provide anything beyond moral support. Cheers Brian On 9 Sep 2011, at 13:11, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote: > With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists > is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy > programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. > > We have several programs available: > iFamily > Gramps > MacFamilyTree > PAW2U > Reunion > and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) > and there may be a few more (see > <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). > > What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many > of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can > do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who > uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we > can explore the possibilities further. > > IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the > different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions > about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer > these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert > roles, so again please get in touch with me. > > Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please > discuss this right here. > > (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other > lists. But you saw it here first.) > > -- > Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] > for a miscellany of bygones: http://powys.org/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK EMAIL = [email protected] PHONE = +44 191 222 7923 FAX = +44 191 222 8232 URL = http://www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/people/brian.randell

The move regarding Apple (not just Mac).... Reunion works on the range of Apple devices, Mac, iPad, iPhone; is to be applauded. Given the market share Apple has of the Under 30s perhaps SOG has fallen upon a direction that will eventually attract to Genealogy, in general, a new wave of interest. The real challenge for SOG (as always) is what marketing strategy to employ to get numbers through the i-door. Perhaps the way to go is pick just one program - Reunion say - specialise and collaborate with the manufacturer to create the most beneficial symbiotic relationship. Good luck. Mike Sent from my Launch Pad On 9 Sep 2011, at 15:09, "B. Randell" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Tim: > > As a long time Mac user I was pleased to read of your plans. > > However, since REUNION is the only Mac genealogy program I currently use (I used to use PAF years ago), and being based in far away Newcastle, I'm afraid I can't provide anything beyond moral support. > > Cheers > > Brian > > On 9 Sep 2011, at 13:11, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote: > >> With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists >> is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy >> programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. >> >> We have several programs available: >> iFamily >> Gramps >> MacFamilyTree >> PAW2U >> Reunion >> and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) >> and there may be a few more (see >> <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). >> >> What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many >> of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can >> do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who >> uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we >> can explore the possibilities further. >> >> IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the >> different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions >> about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer >> these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert >> roles, so again please get in touch with me. >> >> Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please >> discuss this right here. >> >> (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other >> lists. But you saw it here first.) >> >> -- >> Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] >> for a miscellany of bygones: http://powys.org/ >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, > NE1 7RU, UK > EMAIL = [email protected] PHONE = +44 191 222 7923 > FAX = +44 191 222 8232 URL = http://www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/people/brian.randell > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hooray, Recognition for Mac users at last from SoG. I very much hope to attend. I've only used Reunion and despite several years with it I'm sure I could get a lot more out of it - help and info. from an Expert would be great. Please keep us posted. Angela Hamilton On 9 Sep 2011, at 1:11 pm, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote: > With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists > is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy > programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. > > We have several programs available: > iFamily > Gramps > MacFamilyTree > PAW2U > Reunion > and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) > and there may be a few more (see > <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). > > What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many > of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can > do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who > uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we > can explore the possibilities further. > > IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the > different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions > about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer > these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert > roles, so again please get in touch with me. > > Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please > discuss this right here. > > (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other > lists. But you saw it here first.) > > -- > Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] >

Dear Tim I am delighted to hear this news as with the market share of Mac users increasing, their profile is improving. Recognition by the SOG may also encourage manufacturers of genealogy soft ware to give some greater credence to our needs - for instance it would have been good to think that when the NBI CD was launched with such aplomb some years ago, consideration had been given to us Mac users - but when I raised the query, I was informed that we were a minority ! However, who's to say that we are not a well educated, enlightened , informative and helpful group, well worth paying attention to!! ........... but perhaps we can hope for some improvement in the future? i will certainly be trying to get to 'the event' day. Sincerely, April Wood Ashton Membership No 036411 On 9 Sep 2011, at 13:11, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote: > With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists > is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy > programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. > > We have several programs available: > iFamily > Gramps > MacFamilyTree > PAW2U > Reunion > and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) > and there may be a few more (see > <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). > > What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many > of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can > do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who > uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we > can explore the possibilities further. > > IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the > different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions > about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer > these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert > roles, so again please get in touch with me. > > Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please > discuss this right here. > > (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other > lists. But you saw it here first.) > > -- > Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] > for a miscellany of bygones: http://powys.org/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Have you asked lmug? Judy On 9 September 2011 13:11, Tim Powys-Lybbe <[email protected]> wrote: > With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists > is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy > programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. > > We have several programs available: >  iFamily >  Gramps >  MacFamilyTree >  PAW2U >  Reunion >  and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) > and there may be a few more (see > <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). >

Hello Tim, >From my previous note to you and your response I suspect we probably tackle certain subjects from different start points (me, what is the overall objective, what is my target audience and what are the likely requirements of that audience) so with that in mind ...... Let us say that there are 3 practical categories of people who will be interested in your event .... A) Mac user using existing genealogy software - they probably want to know if there is a better package or if they have what they consider the best, to understand how they could make better use of the software B) Mac user who does not currently use existing genealogy and wants advice ... Nay more, a strong recommendation on what to buy C) A PC user who uses existing genealogy software and is thinking of moving to a Mac in the near future and wants to know if their existing package is compatible with a Mac or if they went to new software on a Mac what would be recommended and what the data conversion possibilities are I would take the various software packages and apply various filters .... By way of example ... If the package didn't work on the latest version of Mac's software (within release not version) and probably on an iPad - I would not cover them as the product software was clearly not keeping pace with the strategic direction of Apple. I would only take packages that were current and had a top three market share of Mac users however I would note and make reference to market entrants less than 12 months old. You get my drift, the filter is to with currency. Then on a kind of 80/20 rule for software; 80% of the time you'll use around 20% of the function ..... and like wise given genealogical requirements there will be say 5 major activities plus say 5 common "visualisations" (views) on a screen plus say 5 major print format requirements I would produce a grid giving a star rating ..... So of the three packages they could have a best at "X" or/and "Y" and an overall best for function and best for price .... Yes I know it is not scientific.... You could tack on "where to go next" ... Websites and possibly help contacts. Last but not least - I would ask what would SOG like to get out of the event.... and meld that into the above ..... I'm trying to be helpful, honest! Sent from my Launch Pad On 9 Sep 2011, at 14:11, Tim Powys-Lybbe <[email protected]> wrote: > With the increasing popularity of the Mac, the Society of Genealogists > is proposing to organise an event in London, England on the genealogy > programs for the Mac and I am coordinating this. > > We have several programs available: > iFamily > Gramps > MacFamilyTree > PAW2U > Reunion > and even Family Tree Maker (for Mac) > and there may be a few more (see > <http://www.macgenealogy.org/mac-genealogy-software/>). > > What I am thinking of is that we should first of all demonstrate as many > of these as possible. This needs people to do the demonstrating. I can > do Reunion but am not familiar with the others. Can anyone else who > uses any of these other programs please get in touch with me so that we > can explore the possibilities further. > > IN addition to this, we should provide time for workshops on the > different programs. The people attending would be able to ask questions > about using their program and the Expert would endeavour to answer > these, all in open session. We would need volunteers for the Expert > roles, so again please get in touch with me. > > Any comments on the content or viability of this proposal, please > discuss this right here. > > (Don't be surprised if you see this appeal for help on a few other > lists. But you saw it here first.) > > -- > Tim Powys-Lybbe [email protected] > for a miscellany of bygones: http://powys.org/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message