Dear Friends, To all of you Fulton, Winnipeg and Blair folks who took the time to respond to my GEDCOM and Software question a big THANK YOU!! I now know the meaning of GEDCOM and have received software advice and recommendations. The popular product seems to be Family Tree Maker though many don't like the fact that their info is later sold to others....so much for free genealogy on the web! I am not yet decided but have a few days to mull it over before the new computer arrives and all of your input has given lots to ponder! Thanks again, Roberta in Vancouver, WA