Hi Chris, I sent the script you wrote for the python code to the author of googsystray he did not seem to want to include it in his program. I am trying to work it out myself and recompuile it. having a few difficulties but will work it out. Anyway thought you might be interested in his comment about your script. Quoted below I am a little concerned about the: [quote]EXCEPTION: This Python module can be used with open source applications licensed under OSI-approved licenses as well as freeware provided it is unmodified. It may also be used with commercial software by contacting PortableApps.com.[/quote] I'm pretty sure you can't tag such an exception onto the GPL. Right-to-modify is the heart of the GPL. Jim