On a 433 (a miata box) I had a running system with xdm until the recent x upgrades. Now it goes to xdm and locks. How can I tell MILO to boot me into single user so I can shut off xdm? Thanks. Don Hayward don@pomobuli.net ---------------- Ordinary men and women have a right to peace, material comfort, self-respect, and a touch of joy in living. Eric F. Goldman, [1915-1989]