Hi Gary: I would use the cvs version of speakup if you're going to compile your own kernel. You can get all linux kernel source tar balls from ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/.... You could also get a prebuilt distribution of either debian, slackware or Redhat from various places. Kirk -- Kirk Reiser The Computer Braille Facility e-mail: kirk at braille.uwo.ca University of Western Ontario phone: (519) 661-3061