Ron, Depending on where you live, you might be able to at least access Heritage Quest online for free. Many public libraries have Heritage Quest subscriptions which allow any library card holder to use the databases from their home computer. I just go to the library's website and enter my card number to access Heritage. If you are interested, check out the libraries in your area to see if any provide this. I live out in the country, but, I was still able to purchase a non-resident library card for $25 and have at-home access to many of their databases. MeLani --PS. Claudia, if I could afford the luxury of subscribing to --the .coms you --mentioned, I would. But that's another story........ -- --Ron