Hi Mike- Reasessed my yaboot.conf based on your clarifications and booted into 2.6.8 without a hitch as far as I can see. Now to figure out how to get the ALSA drivers working... Thanks very much for your help! Always nice to see a panix.com address. I'm in the City every Tuesday and Wednesday, so I'd be happy to buy you a beer if you're around. Best, Charles <vze26m98@optonline.net>