thanks all for the suggestions. I can just use Linux for Web and E-mail and (printing as before) but use Windows for my flash and testing with browsers. Both machines have cd burners. I can do XML, CSS, and XHTML on both.
There are a few odds and ends where I can't use Linux for all my graphics work - vector-bitmap graphics hybrid, 3d models, Corel Draw clipart. BTW: my Sony Clie isn't supported with synchronizing to Linux yet wish I could answer more questions but I don't feel I have the money for bandwidth to learn about networking as I'm a disabled veteran and won't re coup any money in doing projects for others. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.363 / Virus Database: 201 - Release Date: 5/21/2002