Gordo wrote: > This movement for an XML version of GEDCOM has been going on for years. It > is too bad that some organization or coalition doesn't or can't come to an > agreement on a specification. Yes, it will take some training and Nitpick: GEDCOM 6.0 _is_ an "XML version of GEDCOM" Why is it not popular? Because it is merely an XML version of GEDCOM. A different and more bulky way of representing the SAME data model. Why should I rewrite my program if there is no change to my users and a negative effect on interoperability? -- Wes Groleau Change is inevitable. Conservatives should learn that "inevitable" is not a synonym for "bad." Liberals need to learn that "inevitable" is not a synonym for "good." -- WWG