We'll check into InstallShield.

It's not hard for me to believe that merge modules aren't generally available. At least, not for MSDE. It's great that MSDE is distributable royalty free, but...

That's about as clear as I've seen it. <sigh> Thanks for pointing it out. For those interested, it says:

NOTE: Only the SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine Service Pack 2 CD-ROM...

>> Love the gyro mouse but cannot get one

Did you have one and it died? I've never heard of anyone loving the mouse if they haven't spent some time...