HI all, In practical terms, providing new users with WWW browser access (gui) reduces the required investment in "training" significantly (in our case, working with 300 teachers, it has reduced this aspect by 90%), allowing resources to be directed to "professional development" (meaning learning how to use the new capabilities to strengthen student achievement). Don't go for less than IP to the desktop in what you offer. Ferdi Serim Computer Teacher/Coordinator Princeton Regional Schools ferdi@tigger.jvnc.net