Joan, and anyone else who knows what is going on: As a computer illiterate AOL user, serviced by Comcast, do any of the FTP changes taking place apply to persons in my category. I use the AOL browser, and AOL email. I hope there is nothing happening that would suggest that there would be any transferring of files within the system. I would feel as though I were learning all over again. This would be as bad as trying to figure out a pattern for making clothing or balloon shades. Not a good comparison, but I am challenged pitifully in those areas, and I don't like trying out new ideas anymore when I am comfortable doing something that fits my capabilities. I'm still trying to figure out all the stuff on the menu of my cell phone...I just prefer on and off, makes life so much simpler.<G> Virgene PS: I googled and *still* don't know anymore than before I went to the sites that answered questions pertaining to FTP. I know that File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is what is being discussed, but who and what should we doing something differently. UGH!!! Virgene .............................................................................. ........................................ In a message dated 9/30/2008 4:18:56 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I remember AOL 2.5 also--remember the Webcrawler "browser" if you can call it that? In the OLD days I'd have agreed with you that for AOL the Internet was like an afterthought and proprietary content was the most important aspect of their service--however, they've come a long way and I access AOL via cable modem and I don't a bit of trouble with large downloads or uploads--works as well or better through AOL as it does without it. Joan **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)