2) When I try to edit my hosts.allow file with ae, it will not allow me to make any changes. Im logged in as root I make the changes then use ctrl x, ctrl s to save but it doesnt take the command. All I get it a x and s on the screen. Any thoughts??? Control key not working? I haven't used ae for a while; install ee for console mode editing. I've found it more intuitive to use. fred -- ************************ Using Linux ************************