My "A" on my keyboard is about gone - it started wearing off about 2 years. The marking would have faded far sooner if I hadn't purchased an external keyboard a year ago, which I use about half the time. So far, no other letters are affected on my iBook, and I am a touch typist, but it is annoying. -- http://www.davewyman.com http://www.idrivebackroads.com (Guidebooks to and Southern Northern California -created with iBooks!) This mail is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.