The net is a bono fide new religion because... 1:Loony fundamantalists believe every word they read online,however unreasonable. 2:Ignorant evangelists peddle whatever rubbish they have in stock. 3:Millions go online only at Christmas. 4:BG(Before Gates)computers were mysterious and capricious;AW(After Windows)they are mysterious and capricious with a user-friendly interface. 5:Wealthy IT priests fear the vernacular manual that will let layman make up their own minds. 6:Our leaders express public devotion whatever their private misgivings. 7:Jaded by the webs wordiness,many adopt catechisms they do not understand...Linux and the Art of Motorcycle Maintensnce,anyone? 8arents under go conversion "for the good of the children". 9:Fanatically schismatical Apple and PC zelots would happily burn each other. 10:New converts make the loudest evangelists. ------------------ Aardvark-Zyrian [This message has been edited by PinkorBrown69 (edited February 26, 2001).]