There is a command that downloads the necessary files for compilation of programs (e.g. Inkscape) from source. I don't spend much time on Knoppix so I forget the command. is it apt-get install build-essentials ?? -- John Culleton Wexford Press Free list of books for self-publishers: http://wexfordpress.net/shortlist.html PDF e-book: "Create Book Covers with Scribus" available at http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html