Ohh! Umm. Well, ermm...What version of Speakup are you using? Did 1.0 have the cut and paste in it? I don't recall. ... You might have to get the CVS version and patch a new kernel. ... -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV/3 | I choose you to take up all of my time. Email: davros at ycardz.com | I choose you because you're funny and kind | I want easy people from now on. | --the Nields