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  • I've enjoyed using this package for many years with many thousands of individuals in my primary GEDCOM file. After having upgraded to Mac OS Catalina, though, the installation process is a bit of work. First you have to convince the installer to ignore the lack of a proper developer signature. There is a short Script Editor script on the web to modify the javaforosx.dmg file so that the installer will work. As an experienced developer, this was no big problem. Then you have convince the launcher to also ignore the signature issue. A one-line command for Terminal will do this. Success! I'm happy to post these but am unsure where or how. But it really is time to start using recent versions of Java. I'm sure this would be a lot of work—I'm not a Java-for-Mac developer so I don't have a good idea of the effort required.
  • Thank you very much for the free open source program!
  • I have loved this program for years, then when I had to update from OS X Sierra to Mac OS X Catalina it no longer works. I don't see any indication that the Mac install is being considered anymore. Any comments? Please tell me you are still working on a Mac version.
  • I trust this program with my genealogical data (800 individuals). I love the portability (Java based). I think the user interface is a bit challenging, but I'd call it a power-user interface, instead of considering it to be over simplified. We need someone to manage the continued improvement and life span of this project. Maybe I'll look in to becoming the manager.
  • Probably the best gen. program here around for linux.
  • Just what I was looking for!
  • Thanks for Genj, it's the best!
    1 user found this review helpful.
  • easy and simple to use.
  • This is a great project! The UI may be overwhelmingly complex at first, but designing a UI to deal with such a complex matter is not trivial. Take your time and learn it.
    2 users found this review helpful.
  • I don't have complains about this software! I like it!
    1 user found this review helpful.
  • GenealogyJ is a totally free program, but has extremely limited use. It does not allow flexible relationships in families, is poorly designed, and awkward. It does make a lots of graphs and even a complete website, but not very impressive ones. I rate it only 4 out of 10 stars … but I give it 2 of those stars just because it is free complete genealogy program.
  • I like GenJ because there is nothing you can't do with it, as long as you're willing to dig through the (admittedly complex) UI options. Very powerful, flexible and adheres strictly to the GEDCOM standard so compatibility is excellent. I have trusted this program with my family's history for more than 5 years. The only downside is the lack of a polished, user-friendly UI. I also disagree with those that claim this program is unable to track unions other than traditional marriage (such as civil unions and same-sex marriages). I've never had an issue with these subjects.
    1 user found this review helpful.
  • Program that suits the average and advanced genealogist with many different features. Adheres to the GEDCOM standard very strictly.
    1 user found this review helpful.
  • One of the worst UIs I have ever encountered. Poorly thought out, exceedingly difficult to do the simplest tasks. Uninstalled and moved on to better software.