Ross - THANK YOU - you may have resolved my compatability problem (at least for now...)
I still have to dig out some real peachy-orangey-reddish neon hot pink stuff (that doesn't scan well for anyone...) and I'll know for sure.

Larry - got the EPSON Perfection - how the heck you lighten a whole pic using their stupid software??
(Don't answer that... I'll figure it out - or get the scans over to mine (old photo program)Their "neat little photo manangement programs" LOOK easy until I try to do something!

Thanks for all the tips and imput. CPU is next!