Assuming you do want to use kernel 2.4.18 (not 2.4.8), get a copy of Debian Woody. Download using "jidgo" as described at http://www.debian.org/CD/jigdo-cd/ - it works great. There are two kernel options for woody; the "standard" install uses kernel 2.2.20, but you can use the 2.4.18 kernel instead. To do this, instead of just pressing <enter> to install, type "bf24", then <enter> Bruce