> I'd bin Vista from my laptop in a flash if it wasn't for > the fact that I'd > have to spend 1/4 of what I paid for the laptop for a > legitimate copy of XP. You are entitled to load XP for free IF you have either of the top Vista versions (Vista Pro, ...). If you have a Vista Home version it MAY be cheaper to pay for an upgrade to Vista Pro so you can then legally UPgrade to XP Pro. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist