In a message dated 97-12-27 00:26:36 EST, you write: << Does this mean that if I have FTM installed that I can research the info. on line?? OR, does it mean that I cannot research the info. without buying the CD-ROM?? (or at least finding some one who has it to look for me) OR, does it mean that I must have FTM in my machine & also BUY the CD-ROM to research it????????? Thanks..................................Leslie >> Hi, Leslie, You must purchase the CD. This particular CD #15 is the old version that comes with the DOS program GRS built in, so you do not have to own the Family Tree Maker Program. The CDs in the newer, FTM format, require that you own the Family Tree Maker. I own several of these older CDs, but not this number 15. I actually like the search and print options of the GRS better than the FTM. There is a web address where people do look-ups on these CDs. If you like I can locate it for you. Julia