Never do this! I just ran cleanlinks on my root directory; really stupid thing to do! Lots of things were deleted which should not have been and I don't know how long it will take to get things back working; only just restored ppp. Possibly a new installation will be required? AC -- ac@acampbell.org.uk || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles