Thanks everyone for the welcome & thanks wayne for the advive
The same thing happened again
After a few hours use the mouse (or by default keyboard) just faded away & died
My heart tells me its a keyboard / mouse problem
My head tells me its a USB port problem
I've just come back to mac (my first love - computerwise)
My wife Sian got this G4 free from work, a graphic design co upgrading
A keyboard & mouse swap is available....may that work?
If not is there any options re the usb port (sombody in work suggested a wireless mouse)
As a newbie to G4 can someone tell me what the 2 horizontal ports inbetween the broadband
connection & the usb ports are for?
If there are any UK members here may I say my thoughts are with you
Love & Respect
Rory
Dublin