Thanks for the speedy replies - guess there is no question what to do with the OS update. BTW, we are going to buy a G5 sometime in near future and will start acquiring apps for that machine - need the Ti compatible. This is a good time to start learning panther. One other problem. Last year she had to have the bottom case replaced due to a crack near the outside left edge of the "left" (left if looking at the opened screen) screen hinge. The exact, and I'm not kidding it is exactly the same, crack appeared not so long ago. She is not difficult on the equipment at all - it is odd cause it just showed up. We couldn't tie it to a moment during opening the screen or any other traumatic event. So, I'm wondering if there is a problem with the hinge placing undue stress and maybe we need a new hinge as well. Anyone have similar problem? Your thoughts on this matter appreciated? I've done repairs and teardowns on my Duo2300c, is this do-able by me, or should I have someone else do it. If someone else, are there suggestions about where to get this done reasonably (Though we didn't pay for it, it cost a bundle last year, I'll have to pay this year)? Thanks again. Dave __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html