recognise the Linux partition anyway. Of course this will only work on a dual disk system - no good if you have 1 disk with 2 partitions. I was so comfortable I used it for months! It's not a lot more effort than using LILO. Regards, Rob Hall ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` Heights Computer Management "Making computers work for you." rob at hcm.iinet.net.au www.hcm.iinet.net.au 08 9342 2664 0414 954 068