Hello list, I'm trying to use apt-get update, and apt-get install, and I see reading package lists, 0%, then it haults, and ssh dies... any ideas are really appriciated. BTW, got it installed about an hour ago. <cheers> :p Thanks, Tyler Littlefield Shaned.net customer support and server administrator. Unlimited horizons head coder. check out our website: tysplace.homelinux.net msn: compgeek134 at hotmail.com aim: st8amnd2005 skype: st8amnd127