-> CA> I've been aware of an interest in using computers for geneology
-> CA> data collection but I just don't 'get it'.

->  I believe that it is part of some religions as well.
-> LDS comes to mind.

 While the small Library I am playing "Computer Advisor" for is LDS
run the majority of the patrons are NON church members. 
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