<html> <body> Phil, Unless they have programs that conflict with the XP download. As we do at the university. Thankfully, I don't have XP!!!!!!!!! Avery At 05:43 AM 8/31/04, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Don, I upgraded 2 computers over the weekend with no ill-effects. As a matter of fact, I have a friend that works for HP who told me of the upgrade several weeks ago, and suggested it was safe to do it then. It does take a few hrs. to upgrade - I have Cable..those with dial-up have an opportunity to do some painting while they wait. Yes Ric..Linux-curious, Phil Bondi(Fl)</blockquote></body> </html>