Thanks everybody, I've finally got it working at last.... sorted out the permissions and httpd.conf and lo - it worked. I do believe i'm beginning to learn (and remember) a few things! Later I will experiment with the LFSP software from Phil Jones but felt that I had to sort out the problems myself in order to understand what it is that the software is doing. So, in the last 8 days (with much help from the list) i've finally got a working NIS/NFS server with two stations attached as NIS/NFS clients, a working www server and been very impressed with the LTSP software! alan ----------------------------------------------------- Alan Harris Network Manager Bryngwyn School Tel : 01554 750661 Fax : 01554 758255 E-mail: alanh@bryngwyn.carmarthen.sch ----------------------------------------------------- Notes: 1. The contents of this email may be snooped on by interested government parties for unknown purposes! Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, 2000. 2. The opinions expressed in this email are personal and may not be shared by Bryngwyn School. -----------------------------------------------------