i've seriously considered compiling a list of all the problems i've run into while i'm at the basic stage of learning linux, and making a 'frequently asked questions that i frequently asked when getting started'...with little stuff in it like basic commands, basic options to use with tar, and how many expletives to utter at your computer before you ask for help...that sort of thing. -derek - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo@suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e