On 4/30/05, Kenny Hitt <kenny at hittsjunk.net> wrote: > Hi. > > Thanks for your message, but I feel I have to correct you on one point. > Speakup isn't a stand alone application. It is build into the Linux > kernel. Because of this, it will only work on a Linux system and is > useless on anything else. > > Hope this helps. > Kenny yes, i got the point, and i now realize that perhaps i should have been more clear, except I don't know how to explain it better. argh. dont shoot me for haphazardly writing emails http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/ lists all the computers that qualify for the up to date program, as well as the terms. seems that as long as it was purchased on or after april 12 at an apple or apple authorized store, you'll get the DVD as long as you still have proof of purchase and the whole package needs to be postmarked or faxed by July 9. And the only drawback to using older Macs is that it needs to have a DVD drive. A CD version of Tiger can be purchased for an additional $10 from Apple, but it's a wise investment to get a DVD or DVD and CD-RW drive for it. cheers j