>>...I am not >>trying to start another email war here, just mentioning that not >>everyone needs to run out and get a defrag program for fear of slow >>computers that may loose their data. Mr. Singer, Thank you for your measured and even-toned responses on this list. We each need accurate information, explained so we can understand it (the "what" and the "why") that is complete enough for our purposes. I appreciate your contributions along these lines. I am certain others do also. Vard Nelson