Hi Cliff: Barbara is talking about a seperate chat service call IRC. To access IRC Chat which has 100's of channels you need a tele server other than aol,progedy or compuscan. There are many around listed in local papers or can call mindspring sales for software which is free for 30 day trial at 1-800-719-4332 Once you have tele server you need a software program to hook your computor to the internet computors. There are two major soft ware programs mIRC and perch. user you exployer and serach internet for free down load of either program or go to http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/6000/install.html and follow directions to down load and install. Connect to IRC and go to #parkinsons and you will find Barbara Manxiously waiting to talk to you <giggle> Internet DUKE