Kari, I don't think I'm alone in my criticisms of the Windows UI and some of the underlying weaknesses of it as an OS. MS has persistently opted for eye-candy over functionality. In this forum of fossils, I realize that I'm largely preaching to the choir. But thanks for your opinion just the same. Season's greetings to all, whether y'all celebrate the solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, or just having a few days off work.