Thanks for the information and input - and for sharing your experience regarding Kelby's books. The book sounds like it was written for me. I find it challenging to read and apply unless it's simple step by step - you know, like those Dummy books (really, I don't like or use those).

I taught myself some basic elementary steps for editing in Elements 2 which I use for most of my pics. I also dislike working on computers because my work includes so much. For me, photography is using the camera and I try to do the best I can with that. I love it, it's relaxing and fun. I get very little time for photography, so the least amount of that time that I have to spend on the computer, the happier I am!

Amazon - I'm discovering that Amazon isn't always less expensive. I checked out their digital P&S cameras and found the prices outrageous! Actually I used Borders and Barnes&Noble at Christmas (free shipping there). The online prices are always cheaper and if you spend $25 it's always free shipping. I usually get it the next day or two.

Thanks for taking the time to post this valuable information.

Have a very happy, healthy and wonderful New Year 2005.

Liz