>>6) Backups are a must, no matter where you place your data online. Servers are simply computers, and like all computers, are subject to a variety of malfunctions.<<

TGN servers are backed up by RAID drives. If one server is failing, all the data from it is backed up to another drive via programmed parameters. I'm TGN has a vast array of RAID drives and servers in place. Lot of money was invested to keep them operational and functional.

TGN should find a way to encourage wealthy subscribers, genealogical associations, and non-profit groups to contribute money to keep RootsWeb.com free for a good long time. If I'm a multi-millionaire, I would happily oblige.