Hugh Watkins wrote: > Gerry wrote: > >> In article <4723c3a5$0$26537$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>, >> Paul Blair <pblair@pcug.org.au> wrote: >> >> >>> Wonder what this will mean.... >>> >>> http://tgn.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=111 >>> >>> Paul >> >> >> Not much. Ancestry wasn't sold, the only change is that a minor >> partner has now become the major partner. > > the only interesting point will be if the new major partner is more, or > very, closely connected with LDS because of the recent rift with the > Family History Library really ought to be repaired > > Hugh W > The rumor I heard was that the relationship with LDS was cut off in preparation for this sale. The investors wanted to buy the company unencumbered by any agreement to provide its services free of charge to LDS.