I'm sure this is an old question, but I have found browsing the list archives daunting. I'm attempting to build a new 2.2.15-ide kernel from 2.2.15 sources. I have found the ide patch. I downloaded it into /root and used dpkg to install it. Is it now applied to the 2.2.15 source tree? If not, what do I do to apply it? Finally, do I need to rerun make xconfig after the patch? Thanks -- Arthur H. Edwards 712 Valencia Dr. NE Abq. NM 87108 (505) 256-0834