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Which Family tree software for a mac
« on: Monday 23 December 13 09:55 GMT (UK) »
Hello All

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A friend has a MAC and has asked me which is the best Family Tree Software to buy.   As I windows 7 person I have no idea.  Any suggestions?  Many Thanks.
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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #1 on: Monday 23 December 13 10:00 GMT (UK) »
I have a Mac and have bought a family tree programme to build my tree on my computer - so it is private and I can add living people.

 - I use Reunion and find it excellent.  It was specifically built for Mac computers - but I believe they may be making one which will go on PCs now!

 - the one downside with my particular programme is that I can't share it with people using PCs - but in the upgraded systems I believe that may be possible.

You can Google the programme and see what you think of it!  Reunion for Macs


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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #2 on: Monday 23 December 13 10:04 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Wiggy I shall send an email pronto. Steven
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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #3 on: Monday 23 December 13 10:07 GMT (UK) »
This should help with choice..I use Family Tree Maker for Windows and am really pleased with it but can't comment on the Mac version:

http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/mac-genealogy-software/

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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #4 on: Monday 23 December 13 10:16 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Carol.  Steven
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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 31 December 13 09:48 GMT (UK) »
I have used Reunion for years and love it.  If i get stuck with anything the online help is very clear and easy to follow.   In the past I have successfully transferred information to a PC using a Gedcom which again is easy to do.  I don't know if this is still the same as I haven't done it for a while. 
I have a friend who uses Family Tree Maker for Mac and is very happy with it
Hope this helps!
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 31 December 13 14:47 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Jo, as this was going to be a Xmas present I will pass this message on and close the thread, thanks again, good wishes for New Year, Steven
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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 31 December 13 15:38 GMT (UK) »
If you put in a RootsChat search for 'family tree software for mac' you will find 7 pages on the subject that should give you some clues.
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Re: Which Family tree software for a mac
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 31 December 13 15:38 GMT (UK) »
If you put in a RootsChat search for 'family tree software for mac' you will find 7 pages on the subject that should give you some clues.
Crosbie, Crosby, Black, Woods, Johnstone, Kelly, Howatt, McMillan, Wauchope Scott, Smith, Gibbons, Roberts, Hildred, Jones, Hughes. Curran, Palmer. Hughes, Jones, Wilcox, wilbraham, owen
Liverpool, Dumfriesshire, Kirkudbrightshire, Cheshire, Flintshire, llanrwst, trefriw, Lincolnshire, America, Canada, New Zealand.
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