Yes, Holly and list! There is indeed the (relatively) easy affordance of paper, but I believe there is also the literal mode of communication that, compared to the oral mode for example, absolutely requires writing on some support. And the writing support has been a cultural necessity for so long that the virtual mode of communication wouldn't do without it overnight. Francois Montreal -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com – Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail