As I have now acquired an External HD I just have a quick question with I hope a quick and simple answer. When I need to shut down the computer, does one have to CLOSE or EJECT the HD before shutting down the computer? Similarly, when one puts on the power does one have to turn on the HD unit after starting up the computer? Or can one just treat it as if it were inside the computer (an additional internal HD) and just power up everything before starting the computer (as at present) with the power already on on the Ext HD and Shut down without first shutting off the Ext HD first? In other words does one not need to use the power switch on on the Ext HD - just leave it on all the time? Thanks in advance Paul --- MUGLO information at <http://www.freewebs.com/muglo> Manage your account options at <//www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi>