This is an update on the Bottom(s) site. 1. After much consideration, the official name for the site is: BOTTOM(S) GENEALOGICAL ARCHIVES (BGA) This best describes the purpose of the site. ( A network is more of a site that has a main purpose of links sites together, that not being the case here. There will be links, but the main purpose will be the storage of material for viewing. 2.The URL will be: http://www.bottoms.org This will not be activated for a few days while the servers are programmed with the name. There will be 3 email addresses for the site: webmaster@bottoms.org help@bottoms.org comments@bottoms.org Again, these will not be activated for a few days yet. 3. For those that want a sneak preview of the site, type in the following IP address: http://209.207.183.63/ This by-passes the URL and goes directly to the site at hostserver. Please note that the format and layout may change a few times until the best is finalized. 4. Costs I located a host with 50MB for $17.95 a month , with a few additional features. ( I looked at some of the free 20MB sites..Fortune City etc, the problem is that they don't want to be used as a storage site. And, if a page is not frequently used, it is DELETED. You go to a page one day and it is gone) So all in all, I got the most for the money. With 50 MB we can store a lot of pictures. 5. Financial donations. If you feel inclined, send donations to me at: Bill Bottoms PO Box 347 Royal Oak, MD 21662-0347 6. Data Contributions: Send as email attachment to me , or can send floppy to me at same address as above. BTW, I do have a sheet size flat bed scanner, and will scan if required. Contact me if you have questions. All comments welcomed. Best Regards Bill Bottoms bbottoms@shore.intercom.net