> so i > > modprobe usb-storage > mkdir /mnt/usb > mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/usb > > -- > netmask > > Thanks for just the right nudge. This works fine for a USB key. I have one of those USB 2.0 hard drives, and if I can get time to test it, I'll post. Netmask, this solved a problem for me, too. Erik