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Genealogy Software, which to choose?
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Feb 22, 2004, 06:00 PM
 
Looking to get a family history program, can't decide between Reunion, Mac Family Tree or any other that is out there. Any recommendations from experience and feature expectations? Would appreciate any info.
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Feb 22, 2004, 10:12 PM
 
I've used MacFamilyTree for a bit, but haven't gotten too much into it to offer a decent review (that and not having anything to compare to). MFT does have html support (the other may too, I dunno), and the only problem I have with it is that the pictures don't transfer to those pages, or the charts it creates (timelines, etc)
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Feb 23, 2004, 12:29 AM
 
Reunion has some very nice multimedia support in it. It's what my wife has been using, and she's very pleased with it. Recommend it!
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Feb 23, 2004, 12:32 AM
 
Looks like Apple has a demo of Reunion on their website as well!
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Feb 23, 2004, 09:06 AM
 
Reunion has often been regarded as the best genealogy software on any platform.
     
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Feb 23, 2004, 09:25 AM
 
My brother and I have been using Reunion for our family tree for years. I find it extremely easy to use, as well as very powerful for those who want to use it that way.

The Carbonization was a little rough, but the latest version is actually very solid!

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Feb 23, 2004, 11:19 AM
 
Everyone,
Thanks very much for your help and the demo link for Reunion! Downloading it now and will try it.
JA
     
   
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