> How about Linux, OpenOffice.org? I used to be a MS fan, but several > years ago I had to learn about Linux because we couldn't afford an NT > server. I have watched the desktop improve, until it is quite useable > these days. There are a few nuisances, but then there are nuisances > galore with MS products too. Yes, I'm thinking about taking the plunge but I not familiar with Linux (Unix). What's the learning curve like and will I be able to use existing Word and Excel files? Is the desktop client similar in function to Windows? Bob Warasila PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>