Again, one of the main reasons I continue to follow this board on occassion is because I try to learn a bit from posts like yours. I am a bit lost however as to why all the discussion about Microsoft (I know you didn't bring it up Spoke.) From a somewhat layperson perspective, I would have thought that if Microsoft had any interest in Embarq, they would have become involved a long time ago. Therefore, I don't think Microsoft has any interest in Embarq...$5-$10Million is a drop in the bucket to them. Bill has probably spent that on his garage. I would like to hear some updates on what HELLOsoft is doing. I remain optimistic, but I think Microsoft is irrelevant.