Lately, every time I open Mail I also open iCal. As I don't use iCal, this double-opening is a nuisance. I don't have any sync options ticked in the preferences of either program.

Can anyone recommend an easy way to break this nexus?

I have also notice that Mail Preferences often refuse to close; requiring a forced quit of Mail. This may be unrelated to the matter above, but it's also a nuisance.

I have repaired permissions many times without effect on these issues; also recently reinstalled OS 10.4.6. I'm reluctant to delete iCal.

Vlad James
G4/800; MacOS 10.4.6; dotMac acct