There seems to be a problem with kernels on all distros that are 64 bit http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/security-threats/2010/09/21/linux-kernel-exploit-roots-64-bit-machines-40090177/?s_cid=3D116&tag=3Dmantle_skin;content Read this and check out the patch I hope this email does not get bounced back Michael