In an attempt to protect the NCGenWeb Project from a mass outage, I made the decision to set an end date to dead pages. Not recognizing the impact on other states, a shut-off date for de-linking pages was set for 31 Dec midnite. I have received many explanations and suggestions on this matter. I have thoughtfully read them, and will look at this situation from a different perspective. Anyone having NCGenWeb Project pages housed on the USGenNet server will not experience de-linking on any specific date due to hardware/software situations beyond their control. At the same time, the NCGWP Board stands ready to assist with short-term solutions to server problems for anyone who asks. If this has resulted in any anxiety on the part of any CC, I am sorry. Derick S. Hartshorn NCGenWeb State Coordinator nc@usgenweb.org Visit the NC home page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/