:-))))))))))))))) <- GIANT GRIN Been told by my better half that I can buy a cd / dvd writer I saw the other week as a chrissie present from her. I'm also getting a full set of 8.1 at last. Questions for public consumption: Will cdroast (or is there something better) write a dvd as well as a cd as i've never used it. What else do i need to consider. Other info that ma be relevant: Forget about the hardware end, it's a box that was obtained by a company i was contracted for a project by to use as a oracle superwebserver. They unfortunately folded owing me money and I agreed to take the box in liu (well wouldn't you if it was worth about three times what was owed and was the only way you would get anything out of them). regards to all for chrissie and thanks in advance for answers scsijon