Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> writes: > [ Speaking as someone who re-installs as rarely as possible, and whose > machines almost all derive (via upgrades like yours) from an install > from around 2006. ] OK, now were talking.... Thanks again to all posters... really good expert help here. [...] main bulk of post snipped Thank you Stefan... once again you've provided concise and very helpful input.