A Question I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't want to download anything. I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! I'll take all the help I can get. Laurie D.

I use Reunion and have for many years. There is nothing it cannot "do" and their support is the best! Joan Brady Norstedt On Mar 2, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > A Question > I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. > I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't want to download anything. > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! > I'll take all the help I can get. > Laurie D.

I'm also on Family Tree Maker software for Mac computer (Apple) and so far am very pleased with it. (I haven't yet read the whole instruction book or completed Program instruction so I am not truly experienced with it.) It is comparatively easy to get around in it and, connected with Ancestry.com, with a click on a Census, marriage info, photos, another's Tree, the information is attached to your Tree. Very handy and makes genealogical life allot easier. FTM for Mac is very new and I am among the first wave that bought one and so far so good, but FTM has been around a long time for Desktop. Before purchasing FTM, I took advantage of Reunion's try-out period. For my needs, it wasn't as easy to get around on and I didn't like the "hanging names" or Trees, but I am sure other more computer savvy researchers are better off. I think both of these genealogical software programs and others not mentioned here have Try-Out periods which might be just the thing to do for those who are making this decision. Sandy C. in Calif. ------------------------------------------ On Mar 2, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > A Question > I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. > I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't want to download anything. > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! > I'll take all the help I can get. > Laurie D. > *************************************** > List Guidelines: http://home.sprynet.com/~darrellm/list_rules.htm > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > 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

On 3/2/2011 6:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > A Question > I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. > I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't want to download anything. > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! > I'll take all the help I can get. > Laurie D. Laurie: Discussing "the best software" is a bit like discussing religion, for some of the same reasons. Most PC programs will run on a Mac using well-known software to host (or emulate) Windows. My personal preference for genealogy software is "The Master Genealogist", usually shortened to TMG. Several users are running TMG on their Macs. This program focuses on having the best documentation features anywhere, but overall it simply does everything. In fact, it has so much power and flexibility that it is possible it overdoes it. The only reasonable criticism I have seen is that the learning curve (for the advanced features) can be pretty steep. The RootsWeb mailing list for TMG is extremely active. Responses to problems are usually very detailed, offer multiple ways of doing things, and appear very quickly. Support staff for the publisher of TMG, Wholly Genes, frequently participate on the list. Even the president of W.G. chimes in, on occasion. An inexpensive companion program, "Second Site", is available to generate Web sites directly from TMG data. Again, the power and flexibility are outstanding. My own site, home page at <http://www.darrell-martin.net/genealogy2/index.htm> is built using Second Site, pretty much out of the box. Disclaimer: although I have no financial interest in either TMG or Second Site, I am a beta tester for the latter. Darrell

here is a site that gives a good review of Mac Family Tree program http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/mac-genealogy-software/macfamilytree-review.html On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > A Question > I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is > the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is > more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. > I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't > want to download anything. > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! > I'll take all the help I can get. > Laurie D. > *************************************** > List Guidelines: http://home.sprynet.com/~darrellm/list_rules.htm > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > 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

here is the apple store where you can download the Mac Family tree if you are interested http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/home_learning/macfamilytree.html and here is the direct web site download http://www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytree/ On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > A Question > I just bought a new IMac for "desktop" and I was wondering what is > the best software for Geneagoly to get for the Imac. Which one is > more compatiable and kind of easy to work with. > I looked up on line but I really couldn't get much info. I didn't > want to download anything. > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!! > I'll take all the help I can get. > Laurie D. > *************************************** > List Guidelines: http://home.sprynet.com/~darrellm/list_rules.htm > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > 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

also you can get a discount off the price of the Mac Family Tree https://store6.esellerate.net/store/checkout/CustomLayout.aspx?s=STR0626105260&pc=&page=OnePageCatalog.htm Crossgrade Discount If you currently own another genealogy software you are eligible for a 25% discount on MacFamilyTree. Please send us proof of purchase by using the support section (before purchasing MacFamilyTree!) in order to get a coupon code. The proof of purchase can either be the receipt of the genealogy software, a digital camera shot of the CD or the retail box or a screenshot of the running application. Educational Discount If you are a student or if you are working for an educational institution you are also eligible for a 25% discount. Please send us any proof by using the support section and we'll provide a coupon code as soon as possible. On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Laurie D wrote: > I kept running across FTM it sounds pretty good BUT!!!