Yeah, you're right, Banj; guess I was trying to be a little bit aggravating to trigger some response--and hey, it worked. (In my culture, sucks has gotten to not really be a bad word, but you have to say it sort of out the side of your mouth.)It was meant to be a serious question and I'm glad I asked it: some of the responses are as educational as anything I've ever gotten off the Cat. Thanks everybody.