MacFamilyTree 5

Software uses Partner in lieu of Spouse, Husband or Wife.

Firstly I have to congratulate Amazon for their speedy delivery. However not so impressed by Mac as although the programme itself looks very good and with some ease I have been able to insert data, given it is not one of the recent versions, it has been difficult to obtain a full user guide as you only receive the disc and shortened start up guide. It would have been more helpful if the guide was included especially about importing GEDCOM files etc.

Just received this in the mail. Havent tried it yet. Frustrated that my brand new software is version 5.4.2 when the brand new version (6.0.4) can be purchased online for $49. Apparently I can get a free upgrade by sending documentation to their support department showing when I purchased version 5. Ive sent off the Amazon shipping notice, well see what their response is. You can also buy the upgrade for $25. It looks like the upgrade has a lot of new things so for now Im not going to start with the old and have to either reenter or relearn.

I havent used a family tree software for some time and this takes a little getting used to. I was able to import a previous gedcom file with no difficulties. Adding new family members is not difficult once you are into the swing of things. The only downside after 3 weeks is that I have not been able to load the software onto my computer and so must insert the cd everytime - not a disaster.

Good software. I have about 200 people in my database and it is easy to work with. I wish it supported DNA entries and I wish it had research tools such as empty forms and a to do list, or a last person worked on list or something.

I am loving this program! It takes a little bit to get the hang of using it. (Of course, it would also help if I read the booklet for assistance.) I cant wait to use all of the aspects of this program. There are so many possibilities for recording family history.

I wish i had read the negative reviews before i wasted my money on this. Hopeless is the only word i can think of for this excuse for a programme, the virtual tree thing is just a gimmicky joke, as for the rest, words fail me !!!! I have taken the unprecedented step of uninstalling it and junking it, 40 quid down the drain, you live and learn.....avoid.

I originally had an open source bit of software, but is was clunky

Easy to use, fantastic navigation, great graphics - perfect for my mac!

Never tried sorting family tree before, so no benchmark, but this seems to do what i want. Would have liked a linked document archive though.