Just a quick thought. Can I create a filesystem on a remote drive, eg a Samba or ncpfs mount? This would let me run native Linux partitions on various not-quite compatible filesystems. Someone out there may have an idea or two...... Message created by ExpressIT! 2000 trial version. (c) 1996 Infinite Technologies - http://www.ihub.com/products/exp2000 Kevin Thorpe Purchasing Index (UK) Limited Tel: (44) 171 350 4200 Fax: (44) 171 350 4201 -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.