I intend to package xtermset, see http://xtermset.netpedia.net/ xtermset allows you to change the characteristics of an xterm window from the command line. Most options have the same names as those that you would give xterm at startup. It's GPL. -- Havoc Consulting | unix, linux, perl, mail, www, internet, security consulting +358 50 5486010 | software development, unix administration, training