>> (I can chown chmod I guess >> but >> I am sure you all know of a better way, thanks) > I bet you can't. What do I owe you? 8^) And while I am here, what would the line for /etc/fstab be to make this survive a reboot? And on a curiosity note would I be able to utilize the CD burner that lives inside the XP box from the linux box? Thanks, JP