*snip* Doesn't one have to "make dep" after step 6 with 2.4.* kernels? [I know it is not necessary with 2.6.* kernels.] Timothy Murphy *snip* The first list is for fresh installs, my understanding is that "make dep" isn't necessary if this is the first compile since install. But, if I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll be quickly corrected ;) --Etanisla