Mo, I think you just explained why you are unlikely to see the OS "improvements" you require. I think that even you would agree that marketing common sense would dictate that the manufacturers (sp) respond to the many, not the few. Your dilemma seems to be that what you require is a highly customizable OS yet you seem unwilling to get "down and dirty" with the OS. What you probably need is something like a Mediastation along with a "hired gun" programmer to set it up for you. Just a thought.

chas

PS: this is not a put-down; lots of people feel the same way you do.....the problem is, each of you wants something different.