Ron, I will start off with answering some questions here: When you are at the lodin screen and type in root, after pressing enter you are prompted for the password. (If memory serves correct the default password is a cariage return.) After entering the password correctly you will be in. For the book, download it in the compressed file. Winzip supports the compression method. Just say yes to the first prompt about uncompressing to a temp directory. If you are in linux use the command "tar -zxvf filesname". (Of course replace filename with the appropriate filename.) Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net ------------------ Your fly might be open (but don't check it just now).