You may have already heard about this, but the e-mail wording of this particular computer "bug" sounds like it could be especially annoying to genealogists who may too easily trust documents sent along to them from distant cousins. It's called "Melissa." I cannot use the "V"-word or this message will not go through to you. Rootsweb does not allow attachments on any lists, in part as protection for subscribers from catching a computer "V". It also has filters so that hoax warnings won't bother list members. One of the reasons I love Rootsweb! Most warnings are hoaxes, so please do not share any with the list without letting me know what you want to send first. I can check them out to verify whether or not they are true and will share it if it is significant to researchers. This one is true, and, as I said, I think it's worth sharing. You can read about it at: http://www.zdnet.com/pcweek/stories/news/0,4153,2233030,00.html or http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-99-04-Melissa-Macro-Virus.html For more information in case you receive, and unknowingly open, the file, you can go to: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mailissa.html The most important message, of course, is to be careful about opening attachments even when you know the person who sent them. -Linnea Miller Listowner