I have a fedora core 3 system. I was able to start the postgres server with the tool but I have no idea how to create the databases. I am getting errors about my user id and I should connect with the one that started the server, but I used the tool, not a command. (Stopping the server and using a command did not work so well either.) Documentation was read but was found wanting. (KISS) Google gave high level stuff but I just want the basics, its running, who is defined to access and or how do I start as the postgres user? Gary ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster