I am confused as to what the problem in expanding the kernal again. Given that this takes all of 2 or 3 minutes if you have a slow processor. If you wanted to keep the old source, then just use different names for the cource trees and change the softlink linux to the correct one. I suppose someone can come up with a much more convoluted means, but I figure that it is much easier to just follow the directions given. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net Nothing is hard if you know the answer or are used to doing it.