Thanks John that is exactly the info I needed. I am searching under the wrong things. Yes I do have a completely open mind to this. I need to get into the mindset to ask the right question. I asked the wrong question about Xubuntu. I am still Ubuntu forum mode! I am quite happy to compile programmes. I do want Abiword and Gnumeric on it but from some brief research I can do that.

I have bought a bluetooth keyboard for it.

I have a Blackberry Pearl for work and that does not excite me at all (Works choice) . I also have a UK T-Mobile Web n Walk 10 gig data package that includes SKPE. My thinking was its Open Source (I love Ubuntu, tried SUSE and various fLavoUrs) and a better alternative than a Blackberry for personal use. I have unlimited T-Mobile and BT Broadband (there my ISP) WIFI minutes and I can bluetooth to my 3G HSDPA phone.

The N800 seems to meet my needs better than a Blackberry, Palm or PDA for personal use. I did do my research before hitting the pay button!

Thanks again.

Helen