Hi Derek and all. I said in my previous mesage that I would use skype and a broadband connection because I assumed you meant you wanted to talk messages rather than type them. Windows Messenger just lets you send messages, either voice or by text, to anyone in your message list who is online. There is therefore nothing to stop you emailing someone and seeing if they can use Instant Messaging to talk to you. This may be blocked in many work settings or Windows Messenger may not be installed. Windows Messinger is provided with Windows however so it should be available for home users. I am not sure what messenger type program comes with Vista or whether it is accessible but I am sure that someone here knows. Grgards Graham Graham Page Home Phone: 0207 265 9493 Mobile: 07753 607980 Fax: 0870 706 2773 Email: gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MSN: gabriel_mcbird@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: gabriel_mcbird ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq