"R.F.Jarvis" robert.jarvis90@ntlworld.com wrote:

Thanks Martyn, does this mean that the problem I have with the apm command locking my computer cannot be resolved without the updates? If I decide to try fedora does this overwrite redhat9? Bearing in mind that I have a stand alone computer, (Dual boot with Windows XP) that is only for personal use and wish only to become familiar with a Linux OS.

You may be better off with one of the other distributions in that case, I found Slackware to be a good choice for me. Have a look here: http://www.distrowatch.com/ and see if theres a distribution that suits your needs. Whatever you choose someone on this list will at least have an idea why X, Y, or Z 'does that' or 'doesn't do this', and be able if not to offer help, point you in the right direction. -- John Seago Linux User #219566 (http://counter.li.org)