I think the greatest aspect of using the internet for genealogy is the opportunity to network with others. Genealogists are, in general, very nice people who are willing to help someone else. I've done plenty of lookups in Broome County, and, in exchange, received alot of help from others all over the country. As a direct result of the Delaware County rootsweb list, my family has hooked up with relatives my mother lost touch with 60 years ago when her mother passed away. We even attended a family reunion last summer. There are more and more resources available every day, however there are many conflicts in names, dates and sources. I agree with Nancy when she says to verify everything. Lisa B researching Campbell's of Otsego and Broome Counties, Lillie, Cline, Card, Held, Stebbins, Budine, and the illusive Kniffens, among many others.