In previous versions the way arround the X is to not have a mouse plugged in when installing. Alternately, if you can telnet into the working box change to root and run the setup program. You want the computer to start into run level 3. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net "When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missle at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive." - President George Bush