<br>I don't (I'm stuck with user interfaces in Access and VB).<br><br>But take a look at ATM (protocol) and the SAPI (the sound API) for use of sound with sockets. ...you may get a better response in one of the other subject areas at this web site. <br><br>And yes, you can transfer sound using the API exclusively (without ATM), including Text to speech. it's kind of incredible but it's part of the operating system! And sockets are not really a necessary to accomplish this ... <p>Amiel<br><a href=mailto:amielzz@netscape.net>amielzz@netscape.net</a><br><a href= > </a><br>