Although it can't do the data entry for you, Reunion sports a straightforward interface that almost makes the work seem enjoyable. Our only gripe is the small type on many of Reunion's buttons, which some folks may have difficulty reading. Reunion lets you link images, movies, and sounds to any family group or individual with a few mouse clicks, and you can export data in HTML format, so it's a snap to share family facts over the Internet. Unlike previous versions, which made use of a separate utility for creating charts, Reunion 7 lets you create five different types of charts directly within the program. Family Ties Clicking on a parent's or child's name brings up their own family card, with space for current or future spouses and kids.
Thoughtful features abound.
You can determine if there's a blood relationship between any two people by selecting them from a list and clicking on a button. Reunion lets you generate lists of birthdays and other significant events, and it even calculates life expectancies based on actuarial tables. Leister Productions' Web site also provides a wealth of helpful information for genealogy fact-seekers on and off the Web. Read through past issues of Macworld magazine or see a list of recently-posted online items . Read our regular reviews of new downloadable Mac software , complete with mouse ratings.