Hi, Paul >Better still, how about this: > >***** begin up2date.sh ***** >#!/bin/sh > >export http_proxy=http://192.168.0.20:8000 >exec /usr/sbin/up2date "$@" > >***** end up2date.sh ***** > >This version allows you to pass parameters on the command-line, just >like the regular up2date command, so you can do things like: > ># up2date.sh --nox --install packagename > >Paul. you're absolutely right! 10.000 thanks!! :=> Fabiano