this program for Apple computers is available to download at http://www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytree/ On Mar 3, 2011, at 10:49 PM, Sandra L. Childs wrote: > I bought and installed the Mac Family Tree Maker software earlier in > 2010, so it is available. I guess it is offered via the FTM > website. As I said, it has worked out well for my needs. But as > another person said earlier, each person has their own needs and > expectations. > Sandy C. > > > > On Mar 3, 2011, at 4:38 AM, Sylvia Tucker wrote: > >> Darrell I checked out TMG and the web says it is not for Mac did >> you >> find a way it is Apple computer friendly? >> >> >> http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/the-master-genealogist-software.html >> System Requirements: >> >> Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT. >> Pentium 166 with 64 MB of RAM (256 recommended). >> Web searching and chart uploading features require an Internet >> connection. >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 2, 2011, at 11:46 PM, Darrell A. Martin wrote: >> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> *************************************** >>> 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 >> >> *************************************** >> 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 > > > *************************************** > 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