So much for 56k dial up. The public library I go to [the only one in which I can reach] mainly uses broadband and wireless connection. They say they don't have a number to go by for dail-up users.
I guess my laptop [which has all the data and files] won't have access to the internet for a VERRRRRRYYYYYY LOOOOOONG time.

I'm now stuck with these public computers.
Atleast I can let you know on my progress.
What has been done:
1. driver model has been replaced with a new frame-rate friendly female-driver model.
2. 2D panel has been improved.
3. Exterior surface texture has been slightly modified and a new SimViation repaint [as a tribute] is being created.
What needs to be done:
1. Sound files are still neede, but I still has to figure out how to get them to my laptop. There's more than one way to skin a cat.
2. Appropriate gauge files are still needed.
3. I'm reading some tutorials regarding night-lighting for DVC panels and the new aircraft animations. I might try the window-rain effects that came with the new 2004 SDK.