shrunken master update to 9.2.2 & dwnld the last version of Java for os9: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120209 Also when LW is open, click Options & go to Bug report & click for an example. In the window that appears scroll down to the part that says: "Recieved incoming this session". If it says false then something such as a firewall is blocking LW's access. Also see if this (click on link) applies to you.