Did I also miss this answer. This sounds to good, I need to see this to believe this. Can someone satisfy my sarcasm? >>>Until now!! >>>The solution: FlatStack. A little hybrid integrated circuit, with >>>complete TCPIP/PPP/UDP/HTTP/POP3/SMTP protocol suite based on an 8 bit >>>RISC core and some ASIC. You can connect EVERYTHING to the Net, without >>>proprietary protocols!! This patented technology connects Your device >>>DIRECTLY to the Net, via serial line (PPP) or modem, or via Ethernet. >>>You can reach the device via I2C or SPI or simple async... Your device >>>"sees" FlatStack module like other serial peripheral (like EEPROM >>>etc..)... Take care -Jim