Here are my timings all on the same machine. All but (*) are to a Blank document and all "Offers" are hidden but Internet is on.

Application Splash Time "Adding Colours..." Document Ready
WDP11_____2-5_________No Status Message__5 sec
WDP12_____3-6_________No Status Message__6 sec
WDP15_____2-6_________No Status Message__6 sec
XDPX11____2-4_________No Status Message___4 sec
XDPX12____2-5_________0.25 sec Message____4 sec
XDPX15____1.5-4_______0.25 sec Message____4 sec
XDPX16____1-2.5_______9.5 sec Message_____12 sec
XDPX16*___1-2.5_______12.5 sec Message____15 sec

(*) had three saved documents open.

With v16.3, I now have an added 10-second delay.

Acorn