Cliff,

I couldn't agree more. I have learnt so much in the last few months about IP addresses (I went static also), networks, routers, shared directories, VNC connections (free), tag editing (free), ripping my protected CD's (yes it is possible - free...and why the hell shouldn't I as I've bought the disc !!!), backing up (free s/ware), etc etc.

Amazon are doing a Buffalo 500GB USB drive for about �140 just now....I expect we'll have 1TB for the same price in 18months.

Rgds,
Nick