>>However, I am counfounded by information given to me by local >>hardware/software sellers. Ever though I tell each salesperson the same >>thing, I get answers that vary from, "You don't need anything. You can >>use a 286 and free software" to "Expect to spend no less than $25,000." If you are an OS/2 maven, contact me directly at [log in to unmask] It is no LISTSERV, but it gets the job done. If you don't have a fully time OS/2 system available, ignore this message. Frank