Hi Fixit,
Thanks for the link on patching iTunes. I'll give that a swirl sometime...
Thanks for the info and help on bitesms, it works like a charm and I am very happy with that!!
I installed Transee and when I connect the phone to the computer it doesnt pick up the sms's like the screenshots show, I'm only assuming that it's because I am using bitesms and not the normal app, but I will fiddle with it and see what I can come up with.
All that remains are the mms settings that swirlymms is moaning about, and an app or info on how to receive sms delivery reports and I will be all sorted out.
In the interim, to you and Aqua, I'd like to say thank you very much for all your help so far!!