Oh oh ohoh
Before everyone else says it. Dont use Outlook!
hehe sorry couldnt resist, everytime ive had a problem with outlook I get at least 4 or 5 responses saying dont use outlook. (which I dont, I only have trouble with it with my users at work)
Seriously though, if outlook is hanging, maybe its just because its outlook, not that anything is wrong. Try using Eudora and see if that works.
Mead