It is well established that smoking continues to be a major contributor to mortality and morbidity. There was a need for a web-based smoking program at the Portland VA Medical Center because of the large demand for smoking cessation classes. Cost and personal shortage for traditional classes made it necessary to look for other options. The web-based program offered some advantages such as at home learning. Previous work has suggested that CAI might be a cost-effective alternative to traditional classes. Widespread implementation of smoking cessation programs is an important clinical and public health priority. Web-based patient education may provide advantages over traditional methods such as increased accessibility and personal interaction through electronic conferencing.