>> > Right I found it, I put a checkmark on it, what's the next step? John > In general if you are going to use a terminal I have found it better to use copy and paste on the directions. Everything has to be exactly correct or it will not work. The pros are good at this but it does take some attention to detail - an extra space will throw everything off. However, congratulations on quickly moving up in the amateur ranks. Next, I am assuming, you will want to tie your <a href="http://earthlink.net" target="_blank">earthlink.net</a> account into Thunderbird. I am sure some earthlink folks around here will be glad to steer you in the correct direction. tab