I got tired of really-old software. It was time for a 'forest fire'
upgrade. Now, this think is as beautiful as a new day. Everything I've
tried works beautifully. (Like, I'm sending this via Evolution...while
watching TV...)
Lesson learned: though they work really hard at making it
upgradable, from 8 to 9 is like from 4 to 5, or 5 to 6. Don't. :)
Thanks guys!