I tried to install Fedora with my dectalk synth on com 1 and I also tried installing it with my Braille Pad on Com2 I used: text speakup_synth=dectlk speakup_ser=0 or text speakup_synth=acntsa speakup_ser=1 With either command, it finds the synth, but freezes after loading It reads a bunch of zero's & letters, and never makes it into the installation screen. I ran the install with my son reading and only the command: text speakup It entered the installation, and I let it test the disk, and it tested to be okay. So, I went into the installation, and my son read through, and it seemed to install okay, but I think I did something wrong. It asked for a boot loader, and I selected grub, or however it is spelled. In the boot loader parameters, I entered: text speakup_synth=dectlk speakup_ser=0 and it only used one CD for the install. I chose server installation, and I selected everything. Should I have selected Work Station? Also, when I start up, it wants log on and password. I enter root for logon, and my password after that, which I was required to enter in the installation. But nothing happens after I enter this info on boot up. If it is all messed up, how can I re-install everything? Will just booting to the CD again allow me to re-install? Glenn Glenn N0YJV MS Messenger: GlennErvin at CableOne.net Work: gErvin at NCBvi.state.ne.us