What network do you have? We installed PFW 4.8a last year, with Pervasive 2000 last year on our Win2000 Server and find it is very stable. We have no network issues or problems related to Platinum (or any other application either), only occasional issue with the PAS. These are easily resolved, generally with the QRepair (or a very infrequent reboot of the PAS workstation). We have 10 Platinum users, but got a 6-user license and it is adequate as there are never more than 5 on at one time. Good luck.