That applescript just worked for a long standing trash problem of mine!!! Thank you so much for steering me towards it! -- Lida http://www.candlelightdreams.com "Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog." - Sydney Jeanne Seward Hear Ye ... Hear Ye ... On this day 2/1/03 10:52, the great "KKarstens" <snetsrak at chorus.net> heralded the following: > Try this applescript > Trash It > from > www.nonamescriptware.com > > immediate disposal whatever the permissions > > you could also use the terminal if you log on as root. > > KenK > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >