On Sat, 2006-03-04 at 12:16 -0800, Daniel B. Thurman wrote: > Problems: > > - Cannot update the software - Software update tool fails > - Cannot add/remove software for the system - tool fails > - Cannot locate xterm so that I could see if I can manually execute YUM > > So -- how can I startup an xterm so that I can update FC5 T3 with the latest updates? Can you use control+alt+F1 and then update? If not, try booting to run level 3 and updating. Can also try gnome-terminal and see if that works. -- Mike Chambers Madisonville, KY "It's only funny until someone gets hurt, then it's hilarious!"