lspci don't need the -v flag just to identify the ethernet controller also lsmod could help here. that way you can see what hardware you have that requires a module e.g. ethernet controller. make a note of all this somewhere for later reference when cimpiling your kernel. hth -- Shaun Oliver "I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person." email: shaun.oliver at optusnet.com.au WEB: http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/ IRC: irc.awesomechat.net:6666 IRCNICK: blindman