Wow, I've hit the mother-load!! You guys are wildly helpful and also kind!! I am still sorting through the info.
Clarification on my end: when connected to my Mac the reader shows that it seems to be trying to charge and on the computer in the Sony Reader software it does not show in the list on the left. I checked in Mac Finder and it doesn't show as a connected device. I think I am sunk for the Mac, thank goodness I have my little Asus.
On another note, I am psyched 'cause I got my Free Library Philly card today - woohoo! Sadly, I live in an area w/out access to a public internet library so Philly was my cheapest alternative.
New question - Do I have to download the "Overdrive media console" or will I be able to download the file (epub) directly to my computer and place in a program? I'm cheap, so this will be my main way of acquiring content - unless I REALLY want to share/reread it later.
Oh, and nice legs Neil!