Bert and Geoff,

Thank you very much for your advice and input. I WON'T be quitting my day job any time soon and starting a career in IT.... NOT had too many horror stories of Fortran....

Anyway, you did answer many questions....

Take home points
1. I really don't need to upgrade the server except to the latest version of 2003 SBS.

2. The desktop pc's will in general do ok with the software
3. Make certain whoever puts the rest of the network hardware in place, needs to understand the needs of the network.
4. A REAL IT person should be able to handle server issues/upgrades and questions/problems....

I guess I owe the two you a six-pack a piece.....

Jen


Jennifer