> It would not be convenient for me to turn on another machines (used
> by family in different rooms at very different hours!) at the times
> that I need to use this application. Are any of the other internet
> sharing softwares better for this? (I also have Sygate but found it
> a bit fiddly, so I uninstalled it).
> Thanks for your help,
> Suzanne

assuming you're using some kind of dsl connection, for about US$30 you could
buy a router so that your network of pcs can communicate to the internet
without going through your pc. it avoids the use if ICS and provides better
security through NAT.

Kind regards,
Pete