I agree Internet Connect sucks! For 10.0.4 there is a Freeware app called PPP Monitor. This is a great little app and can be found at
http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/index.shtml However it has not been updated for 10.1 yet. I hope it is soon.
AdmiralAK - I didn't realize there is a menuling for IC. How did you get it to appear?
Britney