Send us a copy of your /usr/lib/modules.dep . I don't seem to have one on hand that lists a dependency on eata.o . It's pretty clear you aren't using this driver, though. Bruce -- -- Attention Radio Amateurs: For information on "Linux for Hams", -- read the WWW page http://www.hams.com/LinuxForHams, -- or e-mail the word "help" to info@hams.com