While Gnome 2 can't promise seamless integration, it stands a better chance. And a huge difference is that the ability to improve the situation will be there. It won't be four or five 3rd party companies at the mercy of the conglomerate. There will be other limitations like being tied to programs using certain toolkits. But the good news is that most programs use those kits. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net Nowlan's Theory: He who hesitates is not only lost, but several miles from the next freeway exit.