I found the answer (in my own notes......): updatedb && xmessage -nearmouse updatedb is complete This does exactly what it says. Even if you are 10 desktop workspaces "away", it works! Anyway, sorry for bothering you and hope someone can use the tip! Guus. -- A.J. Bonnema, Leiden The Netherlands, user #328198 (Linux Counter http://counter.li.org)
