No question in my mind that doctors are frequently the cheapest *&%##'s in the world. Still, he's way past the point where a peer to peer network is no longer cost effective to maintain. You should set him up with a small server. It will save him money in the long run, put some decent cash in your pocket, and make your life, and his, much easier. Yes, I know it's a little off topic, but you should sell this guy on the merits of a centrally managed system.