horray! Now I'm *REALLY* back online. Had to get a new notebook
   altogether. Kinda strangely disappointing 'cause my wonderful
   little netbook was already windows 7 - and this is windows 7.
   Looks and feels the same, just without all of my programs :-(
   But I saved the HD from the netbook and when i get an external
   hd case in, i'll be able to transfer my stuff over and continue
   where i left off.