The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is offering free downloads of Personal Ancestral File version 4.0. This is a brand new version of one of the most popular genealogy programs in the world. The new version has two major changes from previous versions: 1. Windows program 2. It is free. Personal Ancestral File (PAF)version 4.0 is available to everyone online. PAF version 4.0 requires the following: Windows 95, 98 or NT 486/66 processor or faster with a Pentium processor rec at least 16 megabytes of memory 20 megabytes of hard disk space 256-color display adapter supporting 640x480 screen resolution Personal Ancestral File 4.0 will also be available on CD-ROM for a nominal price in early 2000. The exact price hasn't been announced, to cover the cost of making the CD-ROM disks, handling and postage. Users will be able to purchase the CD-ROM version from the Church's distribution centers worldwide. The Macintosh version of Personal Ancestral File has not changed for some time and it continues to sell for $35.00. This week's announcement did not mention any changes in the Macintosh version. Version 4.0 of Personal Ancestral File for Windows can be downloaded through: http://www.familysearch.org Cynthia