> What kernel are you running? If you're running a 2.4 series, then I > suspect you're being bitten by #266760. Ah ha! 2.4.26 here. Thanks for that info. I searched all over and couldn't find anything before. Reading the info 266760 is it exactly. Removed the exit sound file and root now makes a graceful exit. That'll do until a more perminent fix comes along. Thanks again! Charles