>> don't be so aggressive... I just asked friendly to add ext2 to the >> standard kernel, because that is the only change I need to do, to run >> my systems. > > > My apologies. > I reread my post and it does appear a bit cranky. > Not sure about 'agressive', but it was definitely 'grumpy'. Um,..... I *ALSO* use ext2 for my /boot, and for ALL the reasons pointed out in this thread. PLEASE do NOT remove it, and *IF* it was removed, please restore it. Thank you. and Very best regards; Bob Finch Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. (May his memory be eternal.)