I, like Jerry, have done the majority of my serious research in library, historical societies, county offices, etc. I use the internet primarily for contacts and those once in a lifetime (have had one so far) connections with a relative. I belong to several lists, depending on what family I'm focusing on at the time. I have enjoyed helping others with information about locales with which I am familiar, mainly central Indiana and central NY. Also, I have a 1902 Chenango Co. Directory, about which I have posted information on several lists and have done probably @100 lookups, some of which have been very beneficial to the recipients. My biggest concern is the proliferation of web sites. It seems like there is a new one every day. Then, occasionally, when I look at a new one, the site is really a commercial publishing company. I haven't tried often, but have not been able to access the LDS "familysearch" site yet, or maybe I'm just too impatient to wait 30 minutes and then my ISP logs me off. Jack, Indianapolis J4777EA@aol.com Researching: ALEXANDER, EATON, INGLEFIELD, LYMAN MCCLURE, WILLIAMS