The problem is not limited to the kernel. There are additional issues associated with the change from xfree86 to xorg and a different x configuration file. I'm "blessed" with a Vaio laptop and awaiting new drivers before I convert. -- David Cary Hart, President & CEO - Drake Schools http://drakeschools.com Hart's PGP key: http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x58A60BB1