I would second Brian's opinion that as far as the Windows VISTA interface is concerned JAWS works perfectly well out of the box in the control panels and associated tools. I would also however like to add that you can use Office 2003 quite safely with Windows VISTA as an alternative. I realise that the ribbon may be a bold step in interface design and that eventually we'll all have to get to grips with it, but I know that since this is much more a productivity tool than Windows itself you may want to go with the familiar if you are not some major power user or at least have the choice. I also have come accross the odd sighted person who has difficulties with the ribbon although they are probably in the minority perhaps. Regards. Tristram Llewellyn Sight and Sound Technology Technical Support www.sightandsound.co.uk