You need to install the debian man package before you can use the man pages. You can get the man package from ftp://ftp.debian.org/debian/hamm/main/binary-i386/ See the Packages file and search on "Packages: man". You install by 'dpkg -i [packagename].deb. Blair rnc wrote: > Any tips for getting my man pages to work on a new/standard installed > debian 2.0? > I looked for catman-not there - any equivilant, or suggestions??? > > many thanks! > n