just remove the system startup scripts for kdm and xdm etc etc gzip the main script in /etc/init.d so that rc.d thinks it ain't there and type the following. update-rc.d xdm remove hth -- Shaun Oliver "You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely." EMAIL: shaun_oliver@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ICQ: 76958435 MSN: blindman_2001@xxxxxxxxxxx AIM: captain nemo 200 YAHOO: blindman01_2000 or, blind_h4ck3r _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list