Each proposal that we have heard thus far sounds good and timely. Mike has a good point about a central repository for the various lines of Calverts in one central place. I, also, understand those who are worried about the problems of a central repository.and keeping it updated. And, what do we do when the name changes from Calvert to Jones for example? The proposal of separate home pages for each line might be an answer, but if something happens to the owner, the server, or the provider, the information can be lost. Rootsweb seems to provide an answer. Most of the genealogy societies will continue to support the project in the future, thereby preserving the information. A committee could be established to screen information coming into the list or a specific site. The drawbacks to this proposal are many, but they are not insurmountable. Genforum, as much as I use it, has become an adjunct to Family Tree Maker. I doubt that Broderbund would hesitate to transform the information to their use in some way. (This brings up a cautionary idea that was previously obliquely expressed about copyright infringement. Those who have used the work of others would have to obtain permission from the owners of the copyright to publish on the web.) The transmission of files can be accomplished through GEDCOM files which all of us should be able to download. That would not limit the participants to one particular software. These are not proposals, just thoughts out for others to consider, Oh, another thing, the numbering system should in some way conform to prior research and certainly to a system approved by the Genealogical Societies.. Jim