Can the same folder be shared for update between two (or more) applications (like Mail.APP and another app lets say HOGWASHER and maybe Graphic Convertor) ? I have been doing this for several years without issue( the same OS and level for at least 6 months) and I have been having issues with the finder and the like. I am running 10.4.11 and on a G5 Dual 2.7Ghz with 6GB of SDRAM. Ed