Ann: There are no hard and fast rules, but I wouldn't put much more than 30 files in a folder. As for the root, stay away, except for a few things you consider critical. Book Port Transfer makes it easy to set up a default folder, and helps you forget about the root. Rob Meredith >>> annmorris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 03/30/05 03:08PM >>> Dear Listers: I understand that it is not wise to send everything to the root directory of the BP. For optomum use of the flash card, how large and how many folders are good? Referring this time to a 512 mg. card. Thanks. Ann -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release Date: 3/29/05