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Search utilities make it easy for interested readers to find the information.
Website content can be searched interactively at some sites. Drawbacks include the ephemeral nature of the material, frequent address changes, variable quality, and lack of recompense for the author's labors. Much genealogical information is available on home pages and websites created and maintained by individuals, family associations, genealogical and historical societies, libraries and archives, schools and universities, cities, states, and governments. To access web pages you will need a web browser such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or the one from your service provider. The browser interprets the text and codes embedded in the document and displays the information on your screen.