i've finally managed to connect Crappy windows 2000 professional to Pseudo-sophisticated windows xp after 29 hrs of frustration. it still sucks. why? cos i can only share files and do nothing else. no icq, no surfing, no downloading and bviously no blogging. if any o your guys have a better idea...please please tell me!!!! i just remembered i have a PCOM assignment 5 and a half hours from now. I AM SO DEAD.