Thanks for your input everyone! I'll keep it in mind. I think my problem is I'm spoiled. I'm used to the (relatively) well stocked school lab, and the 30+ year old electronics shop at my previous employer. I'll get over it. Mike H. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.