Hi, I just want to say, I have been using an Alpha running Linux for the last 2 years as my main machine. It does all I want to do: Sync my palm , browse the web (graphics and text), import and edit the pics from my camera, write email, create and read .doc files...... For me , it is good enough to be able to do without any Microsoft products. Or Intel for that matter :-) Jaap (Yes this e-mail was written on an NT system , but my boss forces me to use this)