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List members, It bothers me that people want to "dumb down" the list use to the least common denominator because a few people have old software. I could understand if it was expensive to update your browser and email programs. But in nearly all cases you can get the latest version of software that will work with your system FREE. In reference to my "sick pig" picture that apparently caused some people problems --- that was not an attachment. It was embedded in the email in HTML format --- the same as a webpage. I do not like to get unknown attachments so do not send them. But, I found out that some email programs --- AOLs seems to be a biggie --- treats the embedded JPG file as an attachment even though it did not originate that way. It has been stated that attachments to the list are a no-no but the listserv has not been programmed to reject them. I would suggest that you seriously consider updating your software. I recently went to Win98 (2nd Edition) which includes Internet Explorer 5.0 and am amazed how much better I can work on the internet. If you wish to update your system I would suggest the following websites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/all.htm?bSh owPage This webpage allows you to get information on the latest version of Internet Explorer for whatever operating system you presently have (Windows, UNIX, Macintosh). And you can get Outlook Express which allows you to sort your email or reject emails with attachments or refuse emails from certain address etc. In most cases you keep the same email address you always had with your local Internet Service Provider --- you just get to use your email more efficiently. Email is usually part of a local ISPs package at not extra charge so you can have that address and still keep your address at AOL or whoever. Use the local ISP and Outlook Express to access the PD list. You may not be aware that you can access services like AOL through your local ISP at reduced rates. I had AOL access for a long time at $4.95 per month because I used a local ISP (not one of AOLs phone lines). I do not know if that low rate is still available. I found I could get what I wanted from other sources so quit AOL. Another upgrade option is to log onto: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and click PRODUCT UPDATES They will ask you if you want Microsoft to determine what updates are available for your computer. That gives them permission to look at your Windows software and they then give you a list of updates that are available. You can then decide which ones you want. If you select one and say OK it will be downloaded and installed. Some require rebooting --- others do not. BUT I WOULD SUGGEST to only select and install ONE UPDATE AT A TIME. It is also a good idea to restart you computer after each update whether it tells you to or not. Hope this helps those with older software to update and get more benefit from the internet and their email. Paul