Since we're on the subject, and I so enjoy stirring up trouble... _____________________________________________ Microsoft Applies for Language Technology Patent The company says its verb conjugation method will help users learn other languages, while critics say the attempt points to problems with the patent system. http://ct.enews.eweek.com/rd/cts?d=186-4387-2-79-414904-509649-0-0-0-1 -BrianH.